Armitage CofE Primary School, Manchester
Armitage CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Manchester. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 89th-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 6,110th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Manchester (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Armitage CofE Primary School in detail
Armitage CofE Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Armitage CE Primary School is a successful primary school situated roughly 2 miles from the centre of Manchester. It serves a rich and diverse community. At its heart is the community that the school serves. Armitage CE Primary School is a warm, welcoming school which is committed to the welfare and pastoral care of its children."
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, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Armitage CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 74% in Manchester and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 76% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Armitage CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 65 families put Armitage CofE Primary School as their first choice and 102 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Armitage CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Armitage CofE Primary School are St Luke's CofE Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 60% reading, 68% maths); Plymouth Grove Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 75% reading, 80% maths); St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester (0.6 miles, Good, 73% reading, 80% maths); and All Saints Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 69% reading, 59% maths).
Armitage CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
St Luke's CofE Primary SchoolPlymouth Grove Primary SchoolSt Joseph's RC Primary School ManchesterAll Saints Primary School
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Armitage CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 83% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (81%).
Who goes there
47.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 52.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (37%), Asian (24%) and White British (14%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ardwick Rail Station, about 690 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Clowes Street (opposite), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Armitage CofE 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, Armitage CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Armitage CofE Primary School are Dean Trust Ardwick (0.4 miles), Co-op Academy Belle Vue (0.8 miles), St Peter's RC High School (0.8 miles) and The East Manchester Academy (0.8 miles).
Dean Trust ArdwickCo-op Academy Belle VueSt Peter's RC High SchoolThe East Manchester Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils describe Armitage CE Primary as a happy school that is an oasis of calm. They love coming to school. Pupils benefit greatly from a range of initiatives that help to support their social, emotional and mental health needs. They value the excellent relationships that they have with staff. Pupils feel, and are, safe and protected.
Pupils behave well. They treat each other with respect and feel valued for who they are. Older pupils particularly enjoy the debates that they have. They understand the importance of listening to others' views and thoughts.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has comprehensive systems in place to identify pupils' individual needs, including those with SEND. The exceptional way in which these pupils are included in all aspects of the school is exemplary. Staff ensure that all pupils have the support that they need to excel. This starts in the early years, where staff take great care to check on, and develop, children's language skills, especially for those who start at the school speaking English as an additional language.
The curriculum for the two- and three-year-old provision carefully secures children's basic language skills ready for the next steps in their education. Children's spoken language and phonics are developed consistently well across the Reception Year and key stage 1. In Year 1, pupils are taught to use their phonics knowledge to read accurately, including for those who need extra support to catch up with the intended curriculum. This is highly effective in ensuring that pupils achieve well from their starting points. By the time pupils reach Year 6, they confidently read with fluency and understanding.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its March 2019 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
47.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
43 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 76% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 61% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
29.2
Infant (KS1)
29.6
KS2
16
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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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
- 14
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 9 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 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.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
413 pupils
420 places
7 spare places 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(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
94
SEN Support
29
EHC Plans
25.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
490
Total Pupils
235
Boys
255
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
21.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,352
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,251
Per pupil
£2999k
Total funding
£295k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
12.7%
Persistent absence
371
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
Armitage CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about Armitage CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Armitage CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Armitage CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Armitage CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Armitage CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2019, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Armitage CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Armitage CofE 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 Armitage CofE Primary School?
Armitage CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Armitage CofE Primary School?
Classes at Armitage CofE Primary School average 28.8 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Armitage CofE Primary School?
Armitage CofE Primary School has around 490 pupils on roll. 47% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Armitage CofE Primary School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Armitage CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 12.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Armitage CofE Primary School?
Apply through Manchester's coordinated admissions process, naming Armitage CofE 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 Armitage CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 9 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 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 Armitage CofE Primary School?
Armitage CofE Primary School is at Rostron Avenue, Ardwick, Manchester, M12 5NP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)