St Paul's CofE Primary School
105%
Capacity
331
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Paul'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 331 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Paul's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Abigail Lee, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% 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 2697th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 122 in Manchester.
St Paul's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 106 applications for 36 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Paul's CofE Primary School include Library, Forest School, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Dance, Athletics, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Art Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St Paul'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 | St Paul's Road, Manchester, Manchester, M20 4PG |
| Headteacher | Abigail Lee |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 331 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.6% |
| School Capacity | 331 / 315 (105% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2697th of 13,686
Nationally
373rd of 2,065
In North West
11th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
75%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed36
106
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Paul's Road, Manchester
Manchester, M20 4PG
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