St Richard's RC Primary School
99%
Capacity
468
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Richard's RC Primary School
St Richard'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 468 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Richard's RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jonathan Murray, 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 2570th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 122 in Manchester.
St Richard's RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 142 applications for 60 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 65 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 Richard's RC Primary School include Forest School, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Library, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Cricket, Dance, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Drama, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St Richard'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 | Wilpshire Avenue, Manchester, Manchester, M12 5TL |
| Headteacher | Jonathan Murray |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 468 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.9% |
| School Capacity | 468 / 472 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2570th of 13,686
Nationally
351st of 2,065
In North West
10th 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
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
142
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
65 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wilpshire Avenue, Manchester
Manchester, M12 5TL
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