St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School, Manchester
St Michael's CofE (Aided) 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 November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 31st-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 2,629th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 103% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Trafford (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School in detail
St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "My name is Lucy Perry, and I am proud to be the Headteacher of this warm, vibrant, and inclusive school community. At St. Michael's, we are rooted in faith and growing together, united by a shared vision to nurture every child to flourish - academically, personally, and spiritually."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to St. Michael's Church of England Primary School. My name is Lucy Perry, and I am honoured to be the Headteacher of this vibrant and nurturing school community. With over 15 years of teaching experience, I am passionate about fostering a learning environment where every child feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 82% in Trafford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (84% in reading, 88% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 25 families put St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School as their first choice and 54 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 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 Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School are St Monica's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.5 miles); Flixton Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 89% maths); Acre Hall Primary School (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 45% reading, 52% maths); and English Martyrs' RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (1 mile).
St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
St Monica's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyFlixton Primary SchoolAcre Hall Primary SchoolEnglish Martyrs' RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Who goes there
7.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (5%).
In 2026, 29 pupils (12.1%) received SEN support and 7 (2.9%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Flixton Rail Station, about 180 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Michael's (outside), 110 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School are Wellacre Technology Academy (0.6 miles), Flixton Girls School (0.6 miles) and Urmston Grammar Academy (1 mile).
Wellacre Technology AcademyFlixton Girls SchoolUrmston Grammar Academy
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); 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
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
7.1%
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 84% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 88% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 75% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
28.3
Infant (KS1)
31.5
KS2
6
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School.
- Kumon Urmston Maths And English Study Centre790m away · Not yet graded
- Bdm Sports870m away · Not yet graded
- After Acres950m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Trafford's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School is in Trafford; for families living there:
Apply to Trafford for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 4 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people 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 Trafford is 11 (the median across 103 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
216 pupils
210 places
6 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 Trafford council
Places available
2,990
Applications
2,238
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
99.6%
All primary applications across Trafford council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
29
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
15.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
240
Total Pupils
130
Boys
110
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
24.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,024
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,986
Per pupil
£1177k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.2%
Overall absence
3.2%
Persistent absence
189
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 Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 84% did so in maths.
What is St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2007 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School is oversubscribed, Trafford allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School was full in 2025, at 103% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
Classes at St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School average 29.2 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School has around 240 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
3.2% of sessions were missed at St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School in 2024/25. 3.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
Apply through Trafford's coordinated admissions process, naming St Michael's CofE (Aided) 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 Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School: Kumon Urmston Maths And English Study Centre (790m away, registered, not yet graded), Bdm Sports (870m away, registered, not yet graded) and After Acres (950m 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 Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 4 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people 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 Trafford is 11 (the median across 103 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School is at The Grove, Flixton, Manchester, M41 6JB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)