Christ The King RC Primary School, Manchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Christ The King creates a warm, welcoming environment where children love coming to school and feel safe and cared for. The school has an ambitious curriculum that makes learning relevant and exciting, with strong support for all learners including those with additional needs. Pupils develop into confident, kind individuals who understand the importance of trying their best and making positive contributions to their community.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious 'vow to wow' curriculum that is engaging and relevant to pupils, with clear progression from early years onwards
- Effective phonics teaching and early reading instruction, with swift support for pupils who need additional help
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND through well-trained staff and effective systems, enabling them to access the same curriculum as their peers
- Highly positive behaviour and excellent attendance across the school
- Strong personal development approach with pupils taking on meaningful community roles and projects
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of spelling, punctuation and grammar errors in pupils' writing, which limits their ability to show what they know through their written work
- Governors lack sufficient oversight and detailed information to adequately challenge leaders and hold them fully to account
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with trusted adults available for pupils who have worries.
Extracurricular Activities
Museum visits, historical site visits, residential trips, cricket, football, coding
Christ The King RC Primary School has maintained its good standards from the previous inspection. The school is a welcoming family environment where pupils are eager to learn, behave well, and have access to a broad, ambitious curriculum.
At a Glance
14.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
39 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 90% to 96%. Maths has improved from 90% to 100%. Writing has remained stable at around 89%.
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
234 pupils
241 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Manchester
Admissions Demand - Salford
Places available
3,290
Applications
2,825
Got 1st preference
89.3%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Primary admissions across Salford (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.82378%
Overall absence
7.82123%
Persistent absence
179
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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