St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Manchester
St Margaret'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 June 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 89th-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 6,110th of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- 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 26 Oct 2026
St Margaret's CofE Primary School in detail
St Margaret's CofE Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "A warm welcome to St Margaret's CE Primary school. Our school provides an educational experience of the highest quality in a safe, caring, stimulating and creative environment. We strive continuously to ensure that all children achieve their full potential, creating an inclusive learning environment with high expectations for all within it."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at St Margaret's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 74% in Manchester and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 68% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Margaret's CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 48 families put St Margaret's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 130 named it as one of their preferences, for 52 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Margaret's CofE Primary School are Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester (0.4 miles, Good, 63% reading, 74% maths); Manley Park Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 83% maths); St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 65% reading, 71% maths); and Seymour Park Community Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 86% maths).
St Margaret's CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Our Lady's RC Primary School ManchesterManley Park Primary SchoolSt Mary's CofE Junior and Infant SchoolSeymour Park Community Primary School
Who goes there
51.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 78.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (46%), other ethnic groups (19%) and Black (17%).
In 2026, 113 pupils (18.8%) received SEN support and 16 (2.7%) 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 Margaret's CofE Primary School had 39 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 Chorlton Station (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Burford Road (near), 50 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Margaret's CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Margaret's CofE Primary School are William Hulme's Grammar School (0.5 miles), Whalley Range 11-18 High School (0.7 miles), CHS South (0.9 miles) and Chorlton High School (0.9 miles).
William Hulme's Grammar SchoolWhalley Range 11-18 High SchoolCHS SouthChorlton High School
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 agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a very welcoming school where all pupils, including those learning English as an additional language and those with additional needs, thrive. The school is particularly strong in reading, and in helping children develop confidence, understanding of different cultures, and leadership skills. Staff go the extra mile to provide enriching experiences and visits for all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding personal development programme that teaches pupils about different cultures and British values -
- Excellent early years provision with carefully designed indoor and outdoor learning environments -
- Effective reading programme with well-chosen books that reflect pupils' diverse backgrounds -
- Rapid identification and support for pupils with SEND and those learning English as an additional language -
- Strong school culture where pupils behave well and feel safe because staff resolve problems quickly
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, teachers do not check well enough whether pupils understand and remember key knowledge and skills, so gaps in learning and misconceptions are sometimes missed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - leaders take responsibilities seriously, staff are well trained to spot signs of harm, concerns are reported quickly, and pupils learn how to keep themselves safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports coaching at lunchtime, after-school activities, school visits and trips, assemblies
St Margaret's CofE Primary School is a Good school that is very inclusive and celebrates diversity of faiths and cultures. Pupils are happy, feel safe, and benefit from high expectations and a rich breadth of enrichment opportunities.
At a Glance
51.6%
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 68% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 78% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 71% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.6
Avg class size
23.9
Infant (KS1)
25.6
KS2
22
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Margaret's CofE Primary School.
- PSCL - St Marys CE Primary School850m away · Not yet graded
- Moss Side Adventure Playground860m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Margaret'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
- 22
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 13 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
2 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
91%
Near capacity
574 pupils
630 places
56 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
113
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
21.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
601
Total Pupils
311
Boys
290
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
39
Teachers
15.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,218
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,965
Per pupil
£4035k
Total funding
£441k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
15.6%
Persistent absence
532
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
Questions parents ask about St Margaret's CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Margaret's CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Margaret's CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is St Margaret's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
What is the catchment area for St Margaret's CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Margaret'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 Margaret's CofE Primary School?
St Margaret's CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 630 places.
How big are the classes at St Margaret's CofE Primary School?
Classes at St Margaret's CofE Primary School average 21.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Margaret's CofE Primary School?
St Margaret's CofE Primary School has around 601 pupils on roll. 52% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Margaret's CofE Primary School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at St Margaret's CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 15.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Margaret's CofE Primary School?
Apply through Manchester's coordinated admissions process, naming St Margaret'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 Margaret's CofE 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 Margaret's CofE Primary School: PSCL - St Marys CE Primary School (850m away, registered, not yet graded) and Moss Side Adventure Playground (860m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Margaret's CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 13 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 2 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 Margaret's CofE Primary School?
St Margaret's CofE Primary School is at Withington Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8FQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)