St Margaret's CofE Primary School
89%
Capacity
642
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Margaret's CofE Primary School
St Margaret's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 642 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 720 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Margaret's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Hunter, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7547th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 47th out of 122 in Manchester.
St Margaret's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 145 applications for 54 places, making it 2.7x 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 Margaret's CofE Primary School include Art Studios, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Tennis, Dance, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Art Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 54.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St Margaret's CofE 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Withington Road, Manchester, Manchester, M16 8FQ |
| Headteacher | David Hunter |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 642 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 54.0% |
| School Capacity | 642 / 720 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7547th of 13,686
Nationally
1071st of 2,065
In North West
47th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
61%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed54
145
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Withington Road, Manchester
Manchester, M16 8FQ
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