St Agnes C of E Primary School, Manchester
St Agnes C of E 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 Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 174th-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 9,982nd of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
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
St Agnes C of E Primary School in detail
St Agnes C of E Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at St Agnes C of E Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 74% in Manchester and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 52% in reading and 52% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Agnes C of E Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 42 families put St Agnes C of E Primary School as their first choice and 121 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 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 St Agnes C of E Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Agnes C of E Primary School are Longsight Community Primary (0.2 miles, Good, 71% reading, 61% maths); Stanley Grove Primary Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 60% reading, 72% maths); St John's CofE Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 73% reading, 83% maths); and Crowcroft Park Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 72% reading, 83% maths).
St Agnes C of E Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Longsight Community PrimaryStanley Grove Primary AcademySt John's CofE Primary SchoolCrowcroft Park Primary School
Who goes there
48.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 63.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (83%) and other ethnic groups (8%).
In 2026, 91 pupils (21.2%) received SEN support and 13 (3%) 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 Levenshulme Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stockport Road (opposite), 200 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Agnes C of E 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
St Agnes C of E Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Agnes C of E Primary School are St Peter's RC High School (0.5 miles), Manchester Enterprise Academy Central (0.6 miles), Dean Trust Ardwick (0.6 miles) and Co-op Academy Belle Vue (0.8 miles).
St Peter's RC High SchoolManchester Enterprise Academy CentralDean Trust ArdwickCo-op Academy Belle Vue
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 · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Agnes provides a safe, welcoming environment where pupils feel supported and most behave well. The school offers a well-planned curriculum with particularly strong reading teaching in the early years and key stage 1. Pupils benefit from enriching visits and activities that develop important values like respect and tolerance.
Key Strengths
- Well-structured reading curriculum with effective phonics teaching in early years and key stage 1 - most pupils read with confidence by Year 6
- Ambitious curriculum carefully designed with clear progression of what pupils should learn in each subject
- Effective support for pupils with SEND through well-organised systems and staff training
- Strong safeguarding procedures with robust recording and prompt follow-up of concerns
- Broad range of enrichment activities that develop pupils' respect and appreciation of tolerance
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils who struggle with reading are given books that are too difficult for their phonics level, preventing them from developing reading fluency
- In a small number of subjects, some pupils do not retain learning securely in long-term memory and struggle to apply previous knowledge to new learning
- Leaders need to continue developing strategies to help pupils embed knowledge more effectively across certain subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with well-managed procedures, robust systems for reporting and recording concerns, regular staff training, and prompt follow-up with external agencies when needed.
Extracurricular Activities
basketball, art clubs, museum visits
St Agnes C of E Primary School is a good school where pupils feel safe and most behave well. The school has developed an ambitious curriculum with effective reading provision, though some pupils need better support to retain learning and match reading books to their phonics knowledge.
At a Glance
48.7%
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 improved from 52% to 72% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 52% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 56% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
27.8
Infant (KS1)
27.8
KS2
14
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
St Agnes C of E Primary School 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 St Agnes C of E Primary School.
- Manchester Learning Zone790m away · Not yet graded
- Hh Supplementary School890m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Agnes C of E 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
- 57
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 13
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 57 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 13 serious and 42 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 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
93%
Near capacity
392 pupils
420 places
28 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
91
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
24.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
429
Total Pupils
219
Boys
210
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
20.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,307
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,003
Per pupil
£2806k
Total funding
£239k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.7%
Overall absence
29.7%
Persistent absence
381
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
St Agnes C of E Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Agnes C of E Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Agnes C of E Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Agnes C of E Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 72% reached the expected standard in reading and 70% did so in maths.
What is St Agnes C of E Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Agnes C of E Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for St Agnes C of E Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Agnes C of E 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 St Agnes C of E Primary School?
St Agnes C of E Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at St Agnes C of E Primary School?
Classes at St Agnes C of E Primary School average 27.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Agnes C of E Primary School?
St Agnes C of E Primary School has around 429 pupils on roll. 49% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Agnes C of E Primary School?
7.7% of sessions were missed at St Agnes C of E Primary School in 2024/25. 29.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Agnes C of E Primary School?
Apply through Manchester's coordinated admissions process, naming St Agnes C of E 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 St Agnes C of E Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
St Agnes C of E Primary School 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 St Agnes C of E Primary School: Manchester Learning Zone (790m away, registered, not yet graded) and Hh Supplementary School (890m away, registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near St Agnes C of E Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 57 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 13 serious and 42 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 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 St Agnes C of E Primary School?
St Agnes C of E Primary School is at 50 Hamilton Road, Manchester, M13 0PE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)