Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Manchester
Holy Trinity 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 Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 211th-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 11,866th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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 Trinity CofE Primary School in detail
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are very proud of our children and school. We are a friendly school and enjoy very close links with our parish church and local community. Our aim is to provide your child with a safe, happy and memorable learning journey."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 66% of Year 6 pupils at Holy Trinity CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 74% in Manchester and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 63% in reading and 54% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 47 families put Holy Trinity CofE Primary School as their first choice and 101 named it as one of their preferences, for 48 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Holy Trinity CofE Primary School are Moston Lane Community Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 69% reading, 75% maths); Oasis Academy Harpur Mount (0.4 miles, Good, 81% reading, 84% maths); Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.4 miles, 83% reading, 92% maths); and Lily Lane Primary School (0.6 miles, 60% reading, 51% maths).
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Moston Lane Community Primary SchoolOasis Academy Harpur MountMount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyLily Lane Primary School
Who goes there
56.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 49% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (43%), White British (23%) and Mixed (12%).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Monsall Station (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dalbeattie Street, 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Holy Trinity 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, Holy Trinity CofE Primary School issued 11 suspensions, 2.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Holy Trinity CofE Primary School are Manchester Communication Academy (0.9 miles) and Co-op Academy Manchester (1.2 miles).
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 July 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Holy Trinity provides a caring, inclusive environment where all children feel welcomed and supported. The school places strong emphasis on nurturing pupils' wellbeing and helping them develop confidence in their learning. Early years provision is particularly strong, preparing children well for the next stage of their education.
Key Strengths
- Warm, nurturing environment where pupils are happy and show good behaviour and respect for each other
- Early years provision is strong, with good progress in communication, language, and early reading skills
- School effectively supports pupils' wellbeing, emotional regulation, and personal development
- Recent curriculum improvements in most subjects, with teachers checking pupils' knowledge and identifying misconceptions
- Good attendance rates with swift intervention when absence rises
Areas for Improvement
- Writing standards are weak - many pupils lack proficiency in handwriting, grammar, and spelling, limiting progress across the curriculum
- Some older pupils do not read fluently or with good comprehension, and the school has not acted with sufficient urgency to address this
- Staff sometimes have lower expectations of pupils with SEND and do not make suitable adaptations to help them access learning
- Leadership's monitoring systems do not provide clear evaluation of whether school improvement strategies are working effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs and competitions, coding club, book club, breakfast club
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School has a warm and nurturing environment where pupils are happy and behave well, but the school requires improvement in the overall quality of education it provides, particularly in writing and reading standards.
At a Glance
56.7%
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 remained stable at around 66% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 54% to 64% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 48% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.4
Avg class size
28.2
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
18
Total classes
4 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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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Holy Trinity CofE Primary School.
- Superstars - Oasis Harphur Mount600m away · Not yet graded
- School of Play @ Lily Lane Primary School910m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Holy Trinity 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
- 35
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 35 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 28 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
9 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
102%
Over capacity
427 pupils
420 places
7 pupils 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
89
SEN Support
21
EHC Plans
24.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
457
Total Pupils
227
Boys
230
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
19.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,257
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,500
Per pupil
£3211k
Total funding
£385k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8%
Overall absence
15.6%
Persistent absence
384
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 Trinity CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Holy Trinity CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Holy Trinity CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 66% reached the expected standard in reading and 64% did so in maths.
What is Holy Trinity CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2015 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Holy Trinity CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Holy Trinity 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 Holy Trinity CofE Primary School?
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School was full in 2025, at 102% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Holy Trinity CofE Primary School?
Classes at Holy Trinity CofE Primary School average 25.4 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Holy Trinity CofE Primary School?
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School has around 457 pupils on roll. 57% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Holy Trinity CofE Primary School?
5.8% of sessions were missed at Holy Trinity CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 15.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Holy Trinity CofE Primary School?
Apply through Manchester's coordinated admissions process, naming Holy Trinity 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 Holy Trinity CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Holy Trinity CofE Primary School: Superstars - Oasis Harphur Mount (600m away, registered, not yet graded) and School of Play @ Lily Lane Primary School (910m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Holy Trinity CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 35 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 28 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 9 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 Trinity CofE Primary School?
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School is at Capstan Street, Blackley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9 4DU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)