St Willibrord's RC Primary School
96%
Capacity
246
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Willibrord's RC Primary School
St Willibrord'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 246 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 256 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Willibrord's RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Carl McIver, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9334th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 67th out of 122 in Manchester.
St Willibrord's RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 30 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 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 Willibrord's RC Primary School include Forest School, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Library, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Football, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Gardening, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 52.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St Willibrord'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 | Vale Street, Manchester, Manchester, M11 4WR |
| Headteacher | Carl McIver |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 246 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 52.0% |
| School Capacity | 246 / 256 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9334th of 13,686
Nationally
1345th of 2,065
In North West
67th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
55%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities 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
75
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Vale Street, Manchester
Manchester, M11 4WR
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