West Didsbury CE Primary School
98%
Capacity
412
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About West Didsbury CE Primary School
West Didsbury CE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 412 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated West Didsbury CE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kieran Roberts, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1615th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 122 in Manchester.
West Didsbury CE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 213 applications for 55 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at West Didsbury CE Primary School include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Rounders, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Gardening, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, West Didsbury CE 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Central Road, Manchester, Manchester, M20 4ZA |
| Headteacher | Kieran Roberts |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 412 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.5% |
| School Capacity | 412 / 420 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1615th of 13,686
Nationally
204th of 2,065
In North West
5th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
80%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
213
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
52 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Central Road, Manchester
Manchester, M20 4ZA
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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