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St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden

Manchester, M22 4NRPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
#3,730
of 13,686 nationally

About St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden

St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden sits comfortably above the Manchester local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 71% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 57%. That 14-point gap puts the school in the top 20% of primary schools in Manchester, ranked 19th out of 122. It also places in the top quarter nationally. The school is oversubscribed — 91 families applied for 45 places in 2025/26, with 44 of those coming as first preferences — which suggests local parents recognise the strength of what's on offer. Headteacher Helena Miller leads a Church of England primary that serves a diverse intake: 27.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average, yet the school still delivers results that outpace its immediate neighbours.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPatterdale Road, Manchester, Manchester, M22 4NR
HeadteacherHelena Miller
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils334
Free School Meals (FSM)27.5%
School Capacity334 / 347 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (26 Jun 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Apr 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubGardeningBook ClubChessArt ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.