St Anne's RC Primary School, Manchester
St Anne's RC Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Manchester. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 75th-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 5,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 85% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- 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
St Anne's RC Primary School in detail
St Anne's RC 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, 92% of Year 6 pupils at St Anne's RC Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 74% in Manchester and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 78% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Anne's RC Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 12 families put St Anne's RC Primary School as their first choice and 60 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Anne's RC Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Anne's RC Primary School are Co-op Academy New Islington (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 73% reading, 73% maths); Ashbury Meadow Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 49% reading, 46% maths); Park View Community Primary Academy (0.6 miles, 76% reading, 74% maths); and CofE School of the Resurrection (0.7 miles, Good, 82% reading, 82% maths).
St Anne's RC Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Co-op Academy New IslingtonAshbury Meadow Primary SchoolPark View Community Primary AcademyCofE School of the Resurrection
What parents say
16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Anne's RC Primary School (as of September 2025): 88% would recommend the school, 88% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (75%).
Who goes there
42.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 40.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (37%), Black (30%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 44 pupils (24.2%) received SEN support and 7 (3.8%) 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.
Staffing
St Anne's RC Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is New Islington (Manchester Metrolink), about 200 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Every Street (near), 50 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Anne's RC Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Anne's is a warm, welcoming school where children are genuinely happy and proud to attend. Pupils are kind and respectful, with high standards for behaviour and academic achievement. The school offers exciting enrichment activities beyond the classroom and supports all children, including those with additional needs, to thrive and develop leadership skills.
Key Strengths
- Pupils are proud, confident and work hard to meet the school's high academic standards
- Clear, well-ordered curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge over time, with strong phonics and English improvements
- Thoughtful personal development programme including trips, clubs (calligraphy, sewing, craft) and leadership opportunities
- Excellent behaviour and conduct, with a calm, purposeful atmosphere throughout the school
- Effective use of attendance data to support families and challenge barriers to regular attendance
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching approaches sometimes don't help pupils, particularly those with SEND, to embed and connect key knowledge as securely as they could
- New governors need better support and training to challenge and support the school effectively
- Some teaching is not adapted well enough for pupils with SEND to learn the curriculum as effectively as possible
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a clear culture prioritising pupils' interests and safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Calligraphy club, sewing club, craft club, sporting tournaments, school trips and visits, religious group leadership, eco council, breakfast club
St Anne's RC Primary School is a nurturing and caring school where pupils are confident, kind and highly articulate. The school has maintained good standards and taken effective action to address areas identified at the previous inspection.
At a Glance
42.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
16 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 78% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
23.5
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 23
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 19 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
3 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
85%
Available places
179 pupils
210 places
31 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
44
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
28.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
182
Total Pupils
87
Boys
95
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
15.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,865
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,422
Per pupil
£1313k
Total funding
£100k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
14.9%
Persistent absence
174
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 Anne's RC Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Anne's RC Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Anne's RC Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Anne's RC Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is St Anne's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Anne's RC Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Anne's RC Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Anne's RC 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 Anne's RC Primary School?
St Anne's RC Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 85% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Anne's RC Primary School?
Classes at St Anne's RC Primary School average 22.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Anne's RC Primary School?
St Anne's RC Primary School has around 182 pupils on roll. 43% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Anne's RC Primary School?
5% of sessions were missed at St Anne's RC Primary School in 2024/25. 14.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Anne's RC Primary School?
Apply through Manchester's coordinated admissions process, naming St Anne's RC 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.
How many road collisions happen near St Anne's RC Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 19 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 3 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 Anne's RC Primary School?
St Anne's RC Primary School is at Carruthers Street, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 7EQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)