St Andrew's CofE Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Vicars Hall Lane, Boothstown, Worsley, Manchester, M28 1HSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Andrew's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 131 schools in Salford. It ranks 2nd of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 June 2024, report published 7 July 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 June 2024

Pupils thrive at this school. Relationships between pupils and staff are built on high levels of trust and respect. Pupils are happy at school and delight in all that it has to offer. Throughout the school, pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are kind, courteous and well mannered. Teachers establish routines to support excellent behaviour in the early years and these high expectations for pupils' behaviour continue throughout the school. Pupils achieve remarkably well. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils do their utmost to reach the high standards that the school sets for their achievement. Pupils tackle new learning with enthusiasm. They enjoy the challenges that each day brings. The school also places great importance on developing pupils socially and emotionally. The impressive range of opportunities that are available nurture pupils' talents and interests. Pupils benefit from residential visits, golf and sailing alongside a range of sporting and arts-based clubs. Such activities allow pupils to develop their confidence, team building and leadership skills.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

58 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths84%

84%, 22 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths16%

16%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

466 pupils on roll, with places for 480

Eligible for free school meals6.4%

6.4%, 20.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.3%

7.3%, 14.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.1%

10.1%, 4.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.7%

1.7%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Andrew's CofE Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Boothstown Methodist Primary School0.2 milesReport card: Needs attention to strong standard39% met the expected standard
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common0.5 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard
Holy Family Catholic Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
Ellenbrook Community Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
Garrett Hall Primary School1 mileOfsted: Outstanding77% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Laura James
Address
Vicars Hall Lane, Boothstown, Worsley, Manchester, M28 1HS
Local authority
Salford
URN
105933

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.