St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Manchester

In its own words: "At St Chad’s RC Primary School, our values and mission are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by Christ’s teachings, we strive to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is known, valued and supported to grow academically, spiritually and personally."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am immensely proud and privileged to be the Headteacher at St Chad’s Roman Catholic Primary School and to work with dedicated staff, Governors and parents to provide the best education and life opportunities for the children in our care."

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 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 70% in reading and 57% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 21 families put St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy are The Olive School, Manchester (0.3 miles); Oasis Academy Temple (0.3 miles, Good, 69% reading, 72% maths); Unity Community Primary (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 69% reading, 68% maths); and Marlborough Road Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 67% reading, 62% maths).

St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is one of 38 schools run by Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust, an academy trust.

50.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 69.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (59%), Black (14%) and other ethnic groups (9%).

The nearest tram or metro stop is Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 730 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cheetham Hill Road (opposite), 50 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy issued 2 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy are Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester (0.3 miles); Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester (0.4 miles); Abraham Moss Community School (0.8 miles); and Manchester Communication Academy (0.9 miles).