St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
100%
Capacity
211
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
St Wilfrid'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 211 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Wilfrid's RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher R Moloney, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4599th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 122 in Manchester.
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 25 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Wilfrid's RC Primary School include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Tennis, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Chess, Coding, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 54.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St Wilfrid'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 | Birchvale Close, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5BJ |
| Headteacher | R Moloney |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 211 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 54.0% |
| School Capacity | 211 / 210 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4599th of 13,686
Nationally
664th of 2,065
In North West
23rd of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
69%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
58
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Birchvale Close, Hulme
Manchester, M15 5BJ
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