St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
96%
Capacity
451
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 451 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Jenny McGarry, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2110th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 122 in Manchester.
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 108 applications for 47 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 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 Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Dance, Rounders, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Science Club, Chess, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 60.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant 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 | Adscombe Street, Moss Side, Manchester, Manchester, M16 7AQ |
| Headteacher | Jenny McGarry |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 451 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 60.1% |
| School Capacity | 451 / 472 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2110th of 13,686
Nationally
281st of 2,065
In North West
8th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
77%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed47
108
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Adscombe Street, Moss Side, Manchester
Manchester, M16 7AQ
Adscombe Street, Moss Side, Manchester
Manchester, M16 7AQ
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