Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Manchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Holy Trinity is a caring school where pupils thrive in a supportive environment. Teachers are approachable and respectful, and pupils feel safe and well-cared for. The school has made impressive improvements in reading, writing and handwriting, with pupils taking pride in their work and making good progress.
Key Strengths
- Pupils' handwriting and presentation of work are now a strength across the school
- Reading has improved significantly with pupils developing broad skills and pleasure in reading
- Writing progress is strong with effective teaching of spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Pupils' behaviour and attitudes to learning are very positive, with polite and courteous conduct
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective with thorough training and well-maintained records
Areas for Improvement
- Not all pupils can tackle complex, unfamiliar problems in mathematics across the curriculum
- Challenge for some of the most able pupils is not high enough to ensure they make the progress of which they are capable
- Need to continue embedding reasoning skills in mathematics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - all arrangements are fit for purpose with up-to-date training, well-maintained records, and thorough pre-employment checks on staff.
Extracurricular Activities
Police visits to discuss knife crime safety
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School continues to be good. The leadership team has maintained educational quality despite staffing changes, increased pupil numbers, and a new building, fostering care through strong Christian values.
At a Glance
56.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 66%. Maths has improved from 54% to 64%. Writing has remained stable at around 48%.
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
29.2
Infant (KS1)
30.7
KS2
15
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
457 pupils
472 capacity
15 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Manchester
Admissions Demand - Manchester
Places available
7,395
Applications
5,691
Got 1st preference
97.3%
Got preferred school
99.5%
Primary admissions across Manchester (2025/26)
Inspection History(107)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.84154%
Overall absence
15.625%
Persistent absence
384
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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