Armitage CofE Primary School
Rostron Avenue, Ardwick, Manchester, M12 5NPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Armitage CofE Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 45th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 March 2019, report published 28 April 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 October 2024
Pupils describe Armitage CE Primary as a happy school that is an oasis of calm. They love coming to school. Pupils benefit greatly from a range of initiatives that help to support their social, emotional and mental health needs. They value the excellent relationships that they have with staff. Pupils feel, and are, safe and protected. Pupils behave well. They treat each other with respect and feel valued for who they are. Older pupils particularly enjoy the debates that they have. They understand the importance of listening to others' views and thoughts. The school sets high aspirations for pupils' achievement. Pupils meet these expectations well. The high quality of support that pupils receive, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), gives them the very best chance to achieve. Pupils are prepared exceptionally well to become responsible members of the community. Some proudly tend to the school's allotment to grow food for community cooking events. Others have been trained as junior police officers to help combat parking issues at the start and end of the school day. Pupils also benefit from opportunities to access a range of clubs and other activities that further extend their talents and interests.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not defined some of the essential knowledge that pupils need to know well enough. As such, teachers do not focus on some of the most useful learning that pupils will need to remember for their future studies. The school should ensure that this key knowledge is better defined in the curriculum so that teachers can further enhance pupils' understanding of these subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
490 pupils on roll, with places for 500
Schools near Armitage CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Plymouth Grove Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| St John's CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gaynor Stubbs
- Phone
- 01612734654
- Address
- Rostron Avenue, Ardwick, Manchester, M12 5NP
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 105502
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.