St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School, Manchester
St Chrysostom's CofE 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 November 2016. That was 9 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 31st-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 2,629th of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- 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 Chrysostom's CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 74% in Manchester and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 72% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 37 families put St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 66 named it as one of their preferences, for 37 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 Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School are Plymouth Grove Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 75% reading, 80% maths); St Luke's CofE Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 60% reading, 68% maths); St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester (0.5 miles, Good, 73% reading, 80% maths); and Co-op Academy Medlock (0.6 miles, 70% reading, 72% maths).
St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Plymouth Grove Primary SchoolSt Luke's CofE Primary SchoolSt Joseph's RC Primary School ManchesterCo-op Academy Medlock
What parents say
19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School (as of April 2026): 100% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Who goes there
38.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 62.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (40%), Black (23%) and other ethnic groups (12%).
Staffing
St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School had 29 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ardwick Rail Station, about 1100 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lincoln Grove (near), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School are Dean Trust Ardwick (0.5 miles), Manchester Academy (0.7 miles) and Trinity CofE High School (0.8 miles).
Dean Trust ArdwickManchester AcademyTrinity CofE High School
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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 11 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Chrysostom's excels at welcoming all pupils into a warm, diverse community where they feel genuinely cared for and safe. Reading is taught brilliantly with skilled staff helping all children, especially those learning English as an additional language, to become confident readers. The school provides rich learning experiences beyond the classroom and strong pastoral support that helps every child grow in confidence and develop into caring, thoughtful individuals.
Key Strengths
- Reading is a particular strength - pupils become fluent and accurate readers with skilled staff support
- Strong attendance and positive behaviour - pupils treat others with respect and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning
- Excellent support for pupils learning English as an additional language - they settle quickly and develop secure understanding
- High-quality pastoral support and effective safeguarding culture where pupils feel safe
- Ambitious, well-organised curriculum with effective teaching and regular checks on learning
Areas for Improvement
- Writing achievement is more variable across the curriculum - not all pupils maintain equally high standards
- Support for pupils with SEND and staff training could be sharper - sometimes staff lack clarity on priorities
- Early years staff occasionally expect some children to complete tasks before they are developmentally ready
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, yoga, art and craft clubs, Year 6 residential trip, sports leader roles, eco-warrior roles, worship champion roles, school council, museum visits, art gallery visits, places of worship visits, leisure facility visits, local park visits
St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School is a diverse and vibrant community where pupils achieve well and feel safe and cared for. The school provides effective support to help all pupils grow in confidence and develop secure knowledge across the curriculum.
At a Glance
38.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
19 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 72% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 84% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 74% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.6
Avg class size
23.7
Infant (KS1)
25.4
KS2
16
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
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 Chrysostom's CofE 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 Chrysostom's CofE Primary School.
- LSC @ St Chrysostom's PrimaryAt the school · Not yet graded
- A6 Young People's Centre510m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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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
- 33
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 19 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
8 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
55
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
16.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
410
Total Pupils
200
Boys
210
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
29
Teachers
14.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,749
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,928
Per pupil
£2679k
Total funding
£188k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
12.8%
Persistent absence
375
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 Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2025, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Chrysostom's CofE 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 Chrysostom's CofE Primary School?
St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School?
Classes at St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School average 25.6 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School?
St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School has around 410 pupils on roll. 39% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 12.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School?
Apply through Manchester's coordinated admissions process, naming St Chrysostom's CofE 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 Chrysostom's CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
St Chrysostom's CofE 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 an out-of-school club at the school: LSC @ St Chrysostom's Primary (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre.
How many road collisions happen near St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 19 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 8 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 Chrysostom's CofE Primary School?
St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School is at Lincoln Grove, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, M13 0DX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)