St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School, Manchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 82% to 65%. Maths has declined from 86% to 71%. Writing has improved from 80% to 85%.
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
12
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
470 pupils
472 capacity
2 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Manchester
Admissions Demand - Manchester
Places available
7,395
Applications
5,691
Got 1st preference
97.3%
Got preferred school
99.5%
Primary admissions across Manchester (2025/26)
Inspection History(106)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.08102%
Overall absence
11.6095%
Persistent absence
379
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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