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St Wilfrid's RC Primary School

Manchester, M15 5BJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#4,599
of 13,686 nationally

About St Wilfrid's RC Primary School

St Wilfrid's RC Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 58 applications for just 25 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.32, meaning more than two families applied for every spot. All 25 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while competition is real, those who put it first stand a strong chance. The school's parentView data isn't available in this snapshot, but the oversubscription figures alone signal a solid reputation in the community. With 211 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is effectively full, and its Roman Catholic character will be a key draw for families seeking a faith-based primary education in Manchester. The headteacher, R Moloney, leads a school where 54% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average, indicating a diverse intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressBirchvale Close, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5BJ
HeadteacherR Moloney
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils211
Free School Meals (FSM)54.0%
School Capacity211 / 210 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteArt StudiosPlaying FieldsForest SchoolMusic RoomsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

GymnasticsRoundersTennisAthleticsCross CountryFootballNetball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChessCodingEco ClubGardeningScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

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

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