All Saints Primary School, Manchester
All Saints Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Manchester. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 218th-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 12,107th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Manchester (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
All Saints Primary School in detail
All Saints Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "All Saints Primary School is a successful primary school situated close to Manchester City Centre. We serve a rich and diverse community reflecting a wide range of faith and beliefs underpinned by a strong Christian ethos. At our heart is the community that the school serves."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at All Saints Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 59% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 74% in Manchester and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (44% in reading, 80% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at All Saints Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 30 families put All Saints Primary School as their first choice and 85 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at All Saints Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to All Saints Primary School are St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (0.2 miles, 87% reading, 84% maths); St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); Armitage CofE Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 79% reading, 80% maths); and Stanley Grove Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 60% reading, 72% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than All Saints Primary School.
St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary AcademySt Barnabas CofE Primary AcademyArmitage CofE Primary SchoolStanley Grove Primary Academy
Who goes there
58.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 53.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (24%), Asian (24%) and Black (23%).
In 2026, 32 pupils (13.9%) received SEN support and 14 (6.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ashburys Rail Station, about 590 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is All Saints Primary School (outside), 10 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood All Saints Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, All Saints Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to All Saints Primary School are Co-op Academy Belle Vue (0.3 miles), St Peter's RC High School (0.5 miles), The East Manchester Academy (0.8 miles) and Dean Trust Ardwick (0.8 miles).
Co-op Academy Belle VueSt Peter's RC High SchoolThe East Manchester AcademyDean Trust Ardwick
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
All Saints is a happy, welcoming school where children thrive both academically and emotionally. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and explain new learning clearly, helping pupils build their knowledge securely. The school prioritises reading and provides excellent support for pupils' well-being, including mental health initiatives and teaching about healthy relationships.
Key Strengths
- Pupils are happy, feel safe, and have positive relationships with staff and each other
- Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum with clear progression of knowledge from early years to Year 6
- Reading is prioritised with a well-stocked library and a new phonics programme
- Staff support pupils with additional needs effectively, working well with external agencies
- Pupils behave well, conduct is excellent, and low-level disruption is rare
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils who find reading difficult do not receive effective support to close gaps in phonics knowledge
- Staff lack training to deliver effective phonics catch-up sessions
- Leaders do not use assessment information well enough to identify pupils' phonics gaps
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong staff training, good understanding of current issues, regular monitoring of concerns, and pupils taught how to keep themselves safe online.
Extracurricular Activities
Gardening club, visiting speakers, competitive sporting opportunities, swing ball, dancing, mental health week, anxiety management drop-in morning
All Saints Primary School is a good primary school where pupils are happy, feel safe, and achieve well in most subjects. Leaders have high expectations and provide a range of opportunities to support pupils' learning and well-being.
At a Glance
58.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 44% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 80% to 59% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 68% to 55% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 19
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 13 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
211 pupils
210 places
1 pupil over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
Across Manchester council
Places available
7,530
Applications
5,736
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Manchester council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
32
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
20.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
230
Total Pupils
119
Boys
111
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
20.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£64,100
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,740
Per pupil
£1677k
Total funding
£182k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.3%
Overall absence
24.7%
Persistent absence
190
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
All Saints Primary School
Questions parents ask about All Saints Primary School
What are SATs results like at All Saints Primary School?
Of the pupils at All Saints Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 69% reached the expected standard in reading and 59% did so in maths.
What is All Saints Primary School's Ofsted rating?
All Saints Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022.
What is the catchment area for All Saints Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When All Saints Primary School is oversubscribed, Manchester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at All Saints Primary School?
All Saints Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at All Saints Primary School?
Classes at All Saints Primary School average 28.8 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to All Saints Primary School?
All Saints Primary School has around 230 pupils on roll. 58% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at All Saints Primary School?
7.3% of sessions were missed at All Saints Primary School in 2024/25. 24.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to All Saints Primary School?
Apply through Manchester's coordinated admissions process, naming All Saints Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near All Saints Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 13 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Where is All Saints Primary School?
All Saints Primary School is at Belle Vue Street, Gorton, Manchester, M12 5PW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)