Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester, Manchester
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Manchester. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 85th-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 5,775th of 14,452 across England. It was 88% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- 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
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester in detail
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 74% in Manchester and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 92% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester as their first choice and 85 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester are Webster Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 78% reading, 89% maths); Claremont Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 51% reading, 60% maths); Rolls Crescent Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 70% maths); and St Philip's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 63% reading, 56% maths).
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Webster Primary SchoolClaremont Primary SchoolRolls Crescent Primary SchoolSt Philip's Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
35.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 61.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (49%), Asian (30%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 16 pupils (7.3%) received SEN support and 6 (2.8%) 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 Manchester Oxford Road Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Science Park (opposite), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester 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
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester are Manchester Academy (0.2 miles), Trinity CofE High School (0.3 miles) and William Hulme's Grammar School (1.1 miles).
Manchester AcademyTrinity CofE High SchoolWilliam Hulme's Grammar School
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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a happy, harmonious school where pupils feel part of a caring family and are excited to learn each day. Staff are expert at checking what pupils understand and addressing gaps quickly, ensuring all children - including those with additional needs - achieve very well. The school provides wonderful opportunities beyond the classroom, from residential trips to drama performances, helping pupils grow into confident and resilient individuals.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and attitudes - pupils are exceptionally well-behaved and immersed in purposeful learning from Nursery to Year 6
- Outstanding support for pupils with additional needs, including those learning English as an additional language - staff act swiftly to help them catch up and integrate
- Exceptional phonics teaching and love of reading - pupils develop into confident, fluent readers with genuine enthusiasm for books and poetry
- Remarkable personal development programme with high aspirations for all pupils
- Rich and diverse curriculum with memorable experiences including residential trips, music and drama performances
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff maintaining an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Coding club, drama club, chess club, residential trips (including Spain), music performances with local theatre companies, breakfast club
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester is an outstanding school where pupils arrive eager to learn and thrive in a warm, caring environment that celebrates diversity. The school has maintained its outstanding status with exceptional achievement across all areas, from early years through Year 6.
At a Glance
35.3%
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 declined from 92% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 88% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 67% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Manchester
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester.
- Future Shapers Preschool & Wraparound Care240m away · Ofsted: Good
- Bright Future Childcare450m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester 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
- 28
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 9 serious and 18 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot.
8 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
88%
Available places
184 pupils
210 places
26 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(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
10.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
218
Total Pupils
97
Boys
121
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
19.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,442
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,362
Per pupil
£1366k
Total funding
£91k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
10.1%
Persistent absence
179
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
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
Questions parents ask about Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
What are SATs results like at Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester?
Of the pupils at Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester's Ofsted rating?
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024.
What is the catchment area for Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester?
No fixed boundary. When Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester is oversubscribed, Manchester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester?
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester was not full in 2025: it ran at 88% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester?
Classes at Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester average 27.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester?
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester has around 218 pupils on roll. 35% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester in 2024/25. 10.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester?
Apply through Manchester's coordinated admissions process, naming Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester 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 Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester: Future Shapers Preschool & Wraparound Care (240m away, rated Good by Ofsted) and Bright Future Childcare (450m away, registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 9 serious and 18 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot. 8 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 Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester?
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester is at Denmark Road, Moss Side, Manchester, M15 6JS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)