St Andrew's CofE 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
St Andrew's is an outstanding school where children are genuinely happy and eager to learn. The school delivers high-quality teaching across all subjects, with particular strength in reading, and provides excellent support to help every child succeed - including those who need extra help. Beyond academics, the school develops confident, kind and responsible young people through a rich range of activities and experiences.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and attitudes to learning throughout the school
- Ambitious curriculum delivered with expertise, ensuring pupils achieve very highly
- Exceptional approach to reading from Nursery onwards with expertly trained staff
- Strong systems to identify and support pupils with additional needs
- Outstanding personal development that prepares pupils well for life beyond school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential visits, golf, sailing, sporting clubs, arts-based clubs, mini and junior Duke awards, breakfast club
St Andrew's CofE Primary School is an outstanding school where pupils thrive in an environment built on trust and respect. The school delivers an ambitious, well-designed curriculum with exceptional teaching and strong support for all learners, including those with additional needs.
At a Glance
6.4%
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 86%. Maths has improved from 89% to 95%. Writing has remained stable at around 91%.
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
14
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
466 pupils
480 capacity
14 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Manchester
Admissions Demand - Salford
Places available
3,290
Applications
2,825
Got 1st preference
89.3%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Primary admissions across Salford (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.33574%
Overall absence
4.44444%
Persistent absence
360
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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