St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
109%
Capacity
457
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 457 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St James' CofE Primary School Gorton "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kenneth Corrall, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10979th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 89th out of 122 in Manchester.
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton is a popular choice with families — it received 144 applications for 57 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St James' CofE Primary School Gorton include Playing Fields, Library, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Tennis, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Choir, Film Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 60.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St James' CofE Primary School Gorton is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Stelling Street, Manchester, Manchester, M18 8LW |
| Headteacher | Kenneth Corrall |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 457 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 60.9% |
| School Capacity | 457 / 420 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 May 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (49%)
10979th of 13,686
Nationally
1615th of 2,065
In North West
89th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
49%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
49%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
144
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Stelling Street, Manchester
Manchester, M18 8LW
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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