St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School has closed (Thursday 30 April 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School.
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School, Knutsford
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Knutsford. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 7 schools in Knutsford with published results, and 1,291st of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- 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 Cheshire East (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School in detail
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, multi-sports, dance, choir, coding, STEM, eco club and art.
The school runs after-school care.
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Cheshire East and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 81% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 20 families put St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 41 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 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 Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School are St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Manor Park Primary School and Nursery (0.2 miles, Good, 81% reading, 71% maths); Egerton Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths); and Bexton Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 93% reading, 88% maths).
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary SchoolManor Park Primary School and NurseryEgerton Primary SchoolBexton Primary School
Who goes there
14.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 19 pupils (10.1%) received SEN support and 13 (6.9%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Knutsford Rail Station, about 810 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Vincent's School (outside), 40 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from May 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2013 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
14.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 81% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 85% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 77% to 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.9
Avg class size
23.7
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Term dates
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Cheshire East's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School is in Cheshire East; for families living there:
- Cheshire East's school travel policy: Compulsory school age travel policy
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
200 pupils
210 places
10 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Knutsford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Knutsford
Across Cheshire East council
Places available
4,535
Applications
3,733
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Cheshire East council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
17.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
188
Total Pupils
100
Boys
88
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
16.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,733
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,267
Per pupil
£1109k
Total funding
£33k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9%
Overall absence
4.0%
Persistent absence
174
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Cheshire East allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School?
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School average 26.9 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 Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School?
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School has around 188 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School?
3.9% of sessions were missed at St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Cheshire East's coordinated admissions process, naming St Vincent De Paul Catholic 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.
Where is St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School?
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School is at Manor Park South, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8AL.