St Philip's Church of England Primary School
89%
Capacity
187
Pupils
4.5x
Demand
About St Philip's Church of England Primary School
St Philip's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 187 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Philip's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gavin Shortall, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12131st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 109th out of 122 in Manchester.
St Philip's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 36 applications for 8 places, making it 4.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
St Philip's Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.0/5 from 8 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Philip's Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Swimming, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Gardening, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St Philip's Church of England 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Loxford Street, Manchester, Manchester, M15 6BT |
| Headteacher | Gavin Shortall |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 187 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.4% |
| School Capacity | 187 / 210 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 5 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)
12131st of 13,686
Nationally
1793rd of 2,065
In North West
109th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
43%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
40%
'23/24
43%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed8
36
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (22% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Loxford Street, Manchester
Manchester, M15 6BT
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