St Cuthbert's RC Primary School has closed (Tuesday 30 June 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now St Cuthbert's RC Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy.
St Cuthbert's RC Primary School, Manchester
St Cuthbert'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 February 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 41st-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 3,246th of 14,452 across England. It was 62% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Manchester (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
St Cuthbert's RC Primary School in detail
St Cuthbert's RC Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis, athletics, gymnastics, basketball and multi-sports.
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at St Cuthbert's RC Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 74% in Manchester and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 81% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Cuthbert's RC Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 21 families put St Cuthbert's RC Primary School as their first choice and 68 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.
Admissions history and your chances at St Cuthbert's RC Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Cuthbert's RC Primary School are St Cuthbert's RC Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy (under 0.1 miles); St Paul's CofE Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 76% maths); Ladybarn Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 78% reading, 84% maths); and West Didsbury CE Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 86% maths).
St Cuthbert's RC Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
St Cuthbert's RC Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary AcademySt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolLadybarn Primary SchoolWest Didsbury CE Primary School
Who goes there
43.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 26.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (47%), Mixed (18%) and Black (11%).
In 2026, 67 pupils (32.1%) received SEN support and 26 (12.4%) 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 Cuthbert's RC Primary School had 13 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 railway station is Mauldeth Road Rail Station, about 960 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Christie, 340 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Cuthbert's RC Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 2.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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 · 3 years agoThis judgement is from February 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Cuthbert's creates a warm, supportive community where children feel happy and develop strong relationships with staff. The school combines high expectations with excellent support for all learners, including those with additional needs. Reading is taught exceptionally well from the earliest years, resulting in confident readers by the end of primary school.
Key Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and valued in a caring, supportive environment with strong staff relationships
- Excellent behaviour and mutual respect throughout the school, with clear expectations from early years
- Highly effective support for pupils with SEND, including those with complex learning needs
- Strong phonics teaching and reading provision with many Year 6 pupils becoming confident, fluent readers
- Well-designed curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge over time in most subjects
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, curriculum content is not clearly mapped out, resulting in some pupils learning disconnected facts rather than building secure knowledge
- Teachers need to ensure pupils can apply their knowledge across different areas of learning
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective with appropriate procedures in place and a strong culture prioritising pupils' safety and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential visits for older pupils, library visits, poetry performances, archery club, sketching club, basketball club, outdoor learning, breakfast club
St Cuthbert's RC Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils are cherished and flourish through supportive relationships with staff. The school has high academic and social expectations, with most pupils achieving well by the end of Year 6.
At a Glance
43.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 81% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 67% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 78% to 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.1
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
26.3
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Cuthbert's RC Primary School.
- Kidszone Out Of School Care470m away · Not yet graded
- Ladybarn Kids Club630m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Cuthbert's RC Primary School is in Manchester; for families living there:
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Your chances of a place at St Cuthbert's RC Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
62%
Available places
194 pupils
315 places
121 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(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
67
SEN Support
26
EHC Plans
44.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
209
Total Pupils
95
Boys
114
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
17.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,540
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,344
Per pupil
£1550k
Total funding
£153k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.0%
Overall absence
14.7%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Cuthbert's RC Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Cuthbert's RC Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Cuthbert's RC Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is St Cuthbert's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Cuthbert's RC Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Cuthbert's RC Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Cuthbert'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 Cuthbert's RC Primary School?
St Cuthbert's RC Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 62% of its 315 places.
How big are the classes at St Cuthbert's RC Primary School?
Classes at St Cuthbert's RC Primary School average 26.1 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Cuthbert's RC Primary School?
St Cuthbert's RC Primary School has around 209 pupils on roll. 44% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Cuthbert's RC Primary School?
6% of sessions were missed at St Cuthbert's RC Primary School in 2024/25. 14.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Cuthbert's RC Primary School?
Apply through Manchester's coordinated admissions process, naming St Cuthbert'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.
Does St Cuthbert's RC Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Cuthbert's RC Primary School: Kidszone Out Of School Care (470m away, registered, not yet graded) and Ladybarn Kids Club (630m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is St Cuthbert's RC Primary School?
St Cuthbert's RC Primary School is at Heyscroft Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 4UZ.