St Malachy's RC Primary School
90%
Capacity
218
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Malachy's RC Primary School
St Malachy's RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 218 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 242 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Malachy's RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Janine Parker, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6543rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 122 in Manchester.
St Malachy's RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 21 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Malachy's RC Primary School include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Forest School, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cross Country, Athletics, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Drama, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 55.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St Malachy's RC Primary School 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Eggington Street, Manchester, Manchester, M40 7RG |
| Headteacher | Janine Parker |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 218 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 55.8% |
| School Capacity | 218 / 242 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6543rd of 13,686
Nationally
933rd of 2,065
In North West
36th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
50
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Eggington Street, Manchester
Manchester, M40 7RG
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