St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School
101%
Capacity
235
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School
St Wilfrid'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 235 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 232 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Clarke, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6873rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 122 in Manchester.
St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 30 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School include Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Art Studios, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cricket, Athletics, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Art Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 59.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St Wilfrid'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 | Mabel Street, Manchester, Manchester, M40 1GB |
| Headteacher | Sarah Clarke |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 235 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 59.1% |
| School Capacity | 235 / 232 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6873rd of 13,686
Nationally
988th of 2,065
In North West
39th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
63%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
66
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mabel Street, Manchester
Manchester, M40 1GB
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