St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School, Manchester
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Manchester. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 194th-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 11,035th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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 Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School in detail
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School in its own words
In its own words: "We have a disabled parking bay in the school car park, we also have disabled toilets for both children and adults."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include karate, dance, choir, cooking, art, film and book club.
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 65% of Year 6 pupils at St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant 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 fell from 82% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 48 families put St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School as their first choice and 97 named it as one of their preferences, for 56 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 Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School are Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester (0.5 miles, Good, 63% reading, 74% maths); St Margaret's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 73% reading, 86% maths); Rolls Crescent Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 70% maths); and St Alphonsus RC Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 86% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School.
Our Lady's RC Primary School ManchesterSt Margaret's CofE Primary SchoolRolls Crescent Primary SchoolSt Alphonsus RC Primary School
Who goes there
63% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 79.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (47%), other ethnic groups (20%) and Mixed (13%).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink), about 1 mile away in a straight line.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Selworthy Road (opposite), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School issued 5 suspensions, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School are William Hulme's Grammar School (0.8 miles), Manchester Academy (0.8 miles), Trinity CofE High School (0.9 miles) and Whalley Range 11-18 High School (1 mile).
William Hulme's Grammar SchoolManchester AcademyTrinity CofE High SchoolWhalley Range 11-18 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; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Mary's excels at reading, with skilled staff delivering expert phonics teaching from Reception onwards and helping struggling readers catch up quickly. The school has exceptionally high expectations for all pupils and provides tailored support so those with additional needs learn alongside their peers. Staff create a warm, caring environment where pupils flourish, with strong pastoral support for families and extensive opportunities for character development rooted in the school's values of respect, equality and community.
Key Strengths
- Excellent phonics and reading programme with most pupils becoming confident readers by end of Year 2
- Well-designed curriculum that flows seamlessly from early years through Year 6, with deep learning across subjects
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes, with pupils proud of their diverse school community
- Specialist teachers who deliver lessons with considerable expertise and skill
- Comprehensive support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to access the same exceptional curriculum as peers
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Dance clubs, art clubs, football clubs, trips to local farms, art galleries and museums
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School is an outstanding primary school where pupils achieve remarkably well across a broad curriculum. The school has exceptionally high expectations for all pupils, including those with special needs, and fosters a supportive community rooted in strong values.
At a Glance
63.0%
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 declined from 82% to 65% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 86% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 80% to 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.6
Avg class size
15
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
Letter from Headteacher - End of Term Updates Letter - 14/07/26
14 Jul 2026
Year 1 - Parent Info Sheet - 14th January 2026
Reception - Parent Info Sheet - 14th January 2026
Nursery - Parent Info Sheet - 14th January 2026
Letter from Headteacher - 8th January 2026
Letter to Parents - New process for FSM from Sept 2026 - Arabic - 02/07/26
From St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School.
- PSCL - St Marys CE Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Moss Side Adventure Playground240m away · Not yet graded
- Redbrick Academy Old Trafford810m away · Not yet graded
- Bright Future Childcare850m away · Not yet graded
- Trafford Learning Vocational Centre890m away · Not yet graded
- LSC @ Rolls Crescent Primary School890m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 45
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 45 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 34 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 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
96%
Near capacity
402 pupils
420 places
18 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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
66
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
17.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
470
Total Pupils
245
Boys
225
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
19.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,506
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,372
Per pupil
£2966k
Total funding
£347k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
11.6%
Persistent absence
379
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 Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
Questions parents ask about St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
What are SATs results like at St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School?
Of the pupils at St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 65% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024.
What is the catchment area for St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant 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 Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School?
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School?
Classes at St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School average 29.6 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 Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School?
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School has around 470 pupils on roll. 63% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School in 2024/25. 11.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School?
Apply through Manchester's coordinated admissions process, naming St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant 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 Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: PSCL - St Marys CE Primary School (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 45 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 34 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 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 Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School?
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School is at Adscombe Street, Off Alexandra Road, Manchester, M16 7AQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)