CofE School of the Resurrection
Pilgrim Drive, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3TJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
CofE School of the Resurrection is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 101st of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 January 2023, report published 13 February 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 January 2023
Pupils like coming to this school. They enjoy learning, and they know that staff will look after them and keep them safe. Pupils trust staff to support them when they have worries or when problems arise. Leaders deal with bullying and other inappropriate behaviour effectively. This helps to ensure that pupils feel safe in school. Expectations are high. Pupils know that staff expect them to be 'ready, respectful, safe and kind', as spelled out in the 'Resurrection Way'. Pupils also know they are expected to give their best in lessons. Pupils rise to the school's high expectations. They behave well and work hard. They learn effectively from Nursery to Year 6. The school's ethos is based on clear Christian values. Diversity is celebrated. Pupils value and respect others, including those who are different from them in some way. They have a clear sense of right and wrong. They discuss and debate in a sensible and mature manner. Pupils value the wide range of extra-curricular activities that the school offers them. Many learn musical instruments and sing in the choir. Sport, including tennis and squash, is popular. Older pupils enthusiastically told inspectors about the debating and book clubs they attend.
What the school should improve
- At times, teachers do not present and explain new content clearly. When this is the case, pupils do not understand these concepts as quickly and securely as they could. Leaders should ensure that teachers consistently present new material effectively.
- Teachers' use of assessment is not as effective as it could be. At times, teachers do not identify and address pupils' misconceptions and gaps in their learning. When this is the case, pupils do not learn as effectively as they should. Leaders should ensure that teachers use assessment consistently well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
188 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near CofE School of the Resurrection
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Brigid's RC Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Ashbury Meadow Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 32% met the expected standard |
| Ravensbury Community School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to needs attention | 46% met the expected standard |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| St Anne's RC Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Gavin Shortall
- Phone
- 01612233163
- Address
- Pilgrim Drive, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3TJ
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 105547
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.