St Agnes C of E 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
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school prioritises reading for all children with additional phonics support and engaging books to encourage a love of reading. Leaders know their pupils well, especially those with special needs, and provide tailored support to help them succeed. The school maintained strong relationships with families during the pandemic by providing devices, regular support, and checking on wellbeing.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with additional phonics sessions and well-matched books for all pupils
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs through close collaboration with specialists
- Quick action to support vulnerable children and maintain their wellbeing throughout the pandemic
- Investment in engaging books and online texts to encourage reading for pleasure
- Effective remote education provision that meets individual pupil needs
Areas for Improvement
- Need to check what pupils have forgotten or missed during COVID-19 and adapt plans to help them catch up in all subjects
- Leaders must evaluate the impact of new curriculum plans in subjects other than English and maths on pupils' ability to remember what they learn
- Early stage of checking what pupils have retained in subjects outside English and mathematics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding appears effective - leaders checked on pupils' wellbeing throughout the pandemic, carry out regular checks to ensure pupils and families are safe, and worked closely with vulnerable families during lockdowns.
St Agnes C of E Primary School was inspected remotely in March 2021 following its previous 'requires improvement' rating from February 2019. Leaders are taking effective action to provide education during the pandemic, though further work is needed to assess curriculum impact and address learning gaps.
At a Glance
51.0%
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 improved from 52% to 72%. Maths has improved from 52% to 70%. Writing has remained stable at around 56%.
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
27.8
Infant (KS1)
29.1
KS2
14
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
429 pupils
465 capacity
36 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(108)
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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
7.72936%
Overall absence
29.65879%
Persistent absence
381
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Agnes C of E Primary School
St Peter's RC High School
The Manchester Grammar School
Manchester Enterprise Academy Central
Dean Trust Ardwick
Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy
Co-op Academy Belle Vue
Grange School
Progress Schools - Gorton
Manchester High School for Girls
Manchester Hospital School
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