Chorlton CofE Primary School, Manchester
Chorlton CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Manchester. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 55th-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 3,885th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Chorlton CofE Primary School in detail
Chorlton CofE Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "A very warm welcome to Chorlton C of E Primary school, a place where we truly help each other to learn and to love through our Christian values of curiosity, community, courage, nurture and respect which creates growth . These values are central to all aspects of school life!"
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Chorlton CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% 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 (93% in reading, 79% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Chorlton CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Chorlton CofE Primary School as their first choice and 122 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Chorlton CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Chorlton CofE Primary School are Brookburn Community School (0.3 miles, Good, 93% reading, 91% maths); Oswald Road Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 88% reading, 83% maths); St John's RC Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 87% maths); and St John's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.4 miles).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Chorlton CofE Primary School.
Brookburn Community SchoolOswald Road Primary SchoolSt John's RC Primary SchoolSt John's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
What parents say
120 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Chorlton CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 61% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (61%).
Who goes there
8.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 8.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (67%), Mixed (9%) and Asian (6%).
In 2026, 36 pupils (15.9%) received SEN support and 14 (6.2%) 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 tram or metro stop is Chorlton Station (Manchester Metrolink), about 690 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Vicars Road (near), 10 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Chorlton CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Chorlton CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Chorlton CofE Primary School are Stretford Grammar School (0.7 miles), Chorlton High School (0.8 miles), Loreto High School Chorlton (1 mile) and CHS South (1 mile).
Stretford Grammar SchoolChorlton High SchoolLoreto High School ChorltonCHS South
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 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school truly values every child as an individual. Pupils develop wonderful attitudes towards learning and show high levels of respect and tolerance towards others. The school goes above and beyond in supporting children's emotional wellbeing and preparing them to be positive citizens in their community.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes - pupils are welcoming, friendly, and create a calm, joyful environment
- Excellent early years provision with high-quality adult interactions that prepare children well for Year 1
- Strong reading programme with skilled phonics teaching and effective support for pupils who need extra help
- Exceptional personal development programme including enriching activities like musical theatre, comedy clubs, climbing and paddleboarding
- Highly effective support for attendance and pupils with SEND, ensuring all pupils are fully included in school life
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent expectations for handwriting, spelling and grammar accuracy in pupils' writing across different subjects - some mistakes go unchecked which can affect fluency
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture that prioritises pupils' safety and well-being.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical theatre, comedy clubs, climbing, paddleboarding, breakfast club, after-school club
Chorlton C of E Primary School is a nurturing school where pupils are valued as individuals and thrive in a supportive environment. The school has an ambitious curriculum and outstanding provision for pupils' personal development and behaviour.
At a Glance
8.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
120 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 declined from 93% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 71% to 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Chorlton CofE Primary School
Newsletter 18/09/26
18 Sep 2026
Newsletter 11/09/26
11 Sep 2026
Newsletter 04/09/26
4 Sep 2026
Newsletter 17/07/26
17 Jul 2026
Newsletter 10/07/26
10 Jul 2026
Newsletter 03/07/26
3 Jul 2026
From Chorlton CofE Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Keep up with Chorlton CofE Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Chorlton CofE Primary School.
- Clubhouse @ Chorlton CE Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- CR Academy570m away · Not yet graded
- Galacticos610m away · Not yet graded
- LSC @ West Didsbury & Chorlton FC610m away · Not yet graded
- School of Play @ Oswald Road620m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Chorlton CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Chorlton CofE Primary School is in Manchester; for families living there:
Apply to Manchester for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 17
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 14 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Chorlton CofE Primary School
Will you get a place at Chorlton CofE Primary School? Get the admissions report
Your home postcode, set against Chorlton CofE Primary School's admissions figures, in one report saved to your account.
What the report includes for Chorlton CofE Primary School:
- The straight-line distance from your home to Chorlton CofE Primary School.
- We hold no last distance offered figures from Manchester, so the report covers demand, alternatives and dates.
- Applications, first choices and offers at Chorlton CofE Primary School for 2014 to 2026 entry.
- How many families in Manchester got their first choice, and how often appeals there succeed.
- The nearest state schools to your home, with Ofsted rating, demand and last distance offered where published.
- Key dates for September 2027 entry and how to apply.
£9.99 once
One school, inc. VAT. Or £19.99 for up to three schools.
Pro £9 a month, every report included, cancel any time
A report for any school, plus everything else in Pro.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
204 pupils
210 places
6 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
36
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
22.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
227
Total Pupils
113
Boys
114
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
20.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£41,362
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,281
Per pupil
£1181k
Total funding
£24k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.4%
Overall absence
4.0%
Persistent absence
177
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
Questions parents ask about Chorlton CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Chorlton CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Chorlton CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Chorlton CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chorlton CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Chorlton CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Chorlton 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 Chorlton CofE Primary School?
Chorlton CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Chorlton CofE Primary School?
Classes at Chorlton CofE Primary School average 28.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Chorlton CofE Primary School?
Chorlton CofE Primary School has around 227 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Chorlton CofE Primary School?
3.4% of sessions were missed at Chorlton CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Chorlton CofE Primary School?
Apply through Manchester's coordinated admissions process, naming Chorlton 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.
Does Chorlton CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Clubhouse @ Chorlton CE Primary School (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Chorlton CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 14 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 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 Chorlton CofE Primary School?
Chorlton CofE Primary School is at Vicars Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 9JA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)