St Clement's CofE Primary School, Manchester
St Clement'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 February 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 161st-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 9,396th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 111% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- 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 Clement's CofE Primary School in detail
St Clement's CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out."
The school runs a breakfast club.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 8 June 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Manchester
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at St Clement's CofE 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 were similar in 2024 (79% in reading, 67% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Clement's CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 29 families put St Clement's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 87 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Clement's CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Clement's CofE Primary School are Varna Community Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 68% reading, 45% maths); Fairfield Road Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 85% maths); Abbey Hey Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 93% reading, 92% maths); and Higher Openshaw Community School (0.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 76% maths).
St Clement's CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Varna Community Primary SchoolFairfield Road Primary SchoolAbbey Hey Primary AcademyHigher Openshaw Community School
What parents say
11 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Clement's CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% 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 their child does well at the school (91%).
Who goes there
62.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 48.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (38%), White British (23%) and Mixed (11%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Gorton Rail Station, about 420 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Melville Close (near), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Clement'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 Clement's CofE Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 2.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Clement's CofE Primary School are Fairfield High School for Girls (0.5 miles), Wright Robinson College (0.5 miles) and Droylsden Academy (0.8 miles).
Fairfield High School for GirlsWright Robinson CollegeDroylsden Academy
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; 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Clement's is a welcoming, caring school where children are happy and feel supported. Teachers challenge pupils to work hard and achieve well, with particular strength in making sure children with additional needs feel included and overcome learning barriers. The school enriches learning through exciting trips, visits to theatres and museums, and a focus on developing well-rounded individuals who show kindness and respect.
Key Strengths
- Pupils' well-being is prioritized with strong relationships between staff, pupils and families
- Reading is a high priority with consistent phonics teaching and a wide range of literature
- The school swiftly identifies additional needs and provides effective support for pupils with SEND
- Clear curriculum planning ensures teachers know what to teach and pupils build on previous knowledge
- Rich enrichment activities including sports competitions, educational visits and residential experiences
Areas for Improvement
- Knowledge recall and retention strategies are at an early stage in some subjects, meaning pupils don't retain what they've learned as well as they could
- Year 1 phonics screening results were below average in 2024, though the school is providing additional support
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports competitions, educational visits, residential experiences including train travel to London, theatre and museum visits, breakfast club
St Clement's CofE Primary School has successfully maintained the standards from its previous good rating. The school is a caring environment where pupils are happy, well-behaved, and supported to achieve well.
At a Glance
62.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
11 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 declined from 79% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 67% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 61% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.3
Infant (KS1)
32.0
KS2
8
Total classes
5 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 Clement'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 Clement's CofE Primary School.
- Premier Sport Wraparound Abbey Hey Primary Academy710m away · Not yet graded
- LSC @ Fairfield Girls High School780m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Clement's CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Clement's CofE 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
- 33
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 10
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, 5 serious and 28 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
12 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
111%
Over capacity
216 pupils
194 places
22 pupils over capacity 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(10)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
44
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
22.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
240
Total Pupils
118
Boys
122
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
20.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£60,579
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,667
Per pupil
£1717k
Total funding
£186k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
14.1%
Persistent absence
199
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 Clement's CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Clement's CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Clement's CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Clement's CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is St Clement's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Clement's CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Clement's CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Clement'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 Clement's CofE Primary School?
St Clement's CofE Primary School was full in 2025, at 111% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Clement's CofE Primary School?
Classes at St Clement's CofE Primary School average 30 pupils (2025/26). 5 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Clement's CofE Primary School?
St Clement's CofE Primary School has around 240 pupils on roll. 63% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Clement's CofE Primary School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at St Clement's CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 14.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Clement's CofE Primary School?
Apply through Manchester's coordinated admissions process, naming St Clement'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 Clement's CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
St Clement'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 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Clement's CofE Primary School: Premier Sport Wraparound Abbey Hey Primary Academy (710m away, registered, not yet graded) and LSC @ Fairfield Girls High School (780m away, registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near St Clement'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, 5 serious and 28 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 12 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 Clement's CofE Primary School?
St Clement's CofE Primary School is at Abbey Hey Lane, Higher Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1LR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)