St Wilfrid's RC Primary School, Hulme
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Your child will thrive in a warm, supportive environment where high standards are expected and celebrated. The school excels in teaching reading and maths, with pupils performing far better than national averages. Your child will also enjoy a rich curriculum with trips, visitors and varied experiences that help them develop confidence and become thoughtful, well-rounded individuals.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve exceptionally well in reading, writing and mathematics - far better than pupils across the country
- Strong curriculum planning with detailed subject plans that help pupils remember what they have learned
- Excellent phonics teaching and reading support ensures very few pupils fall behind
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and a safe, kind school environment where bullying does not happen
- Wide range of experiences help pupils develop as well-rounded individuals
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of middle leaders need ongoing development and training to be equally confident and effective in checking pupil progress in their subject areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective. The school prioritises safety, understands family challenges, takes swift action to protect pupils, and provides strong support to vulnerable families.
Extracurricular Activities
Taekwondo, debate mate, breakfast club, homework clubs, sports activities, leadership roles including school police community support officers
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School continues to be a good school with evidence of improved performance that could lead to an outstanding rating. The school has a calm, harmonious atmosphere where pupils are ready to learn and behaviour is exemplary.
At a Glance
57.5%
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 improved from 79% to 92%. Maths has remained stable at around 92%. Writing has improved from 72% to 92%.
Class Sizes
26.1
Avg class size
26.5
Infant (KS1)
27.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
212 pupils
210 capacity
2 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Hulme
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hulme
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(107)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.54644%
Overall absence
6.0241%
Persistent absence
166
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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