St Ann's RC Primary School
Derbyshire Lane, Stretford, Manchester, M32 8SHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Ann's RC Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 101 schools in Trafford. It ranks 141st of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 February 2020, report published 17 March 2020
- 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 29 April 2025
Most pupils are happy at the school and describe it as friendly and welcoming. Pupils respond positively to the school's high expectations and achieve well in reading and mathematics. However, the curriculum is not taught consistently well in some other subjects. This means that pupils do not learn well enough in some of the curriculum. The school celebrates each pupil's uniqueness, for instance through its talent show and very well organised art exhibition events. Pupils learn to sing and perform for others, such as when they take part in the school orchestra and choir. Besides breakfast club and after- school club, pupils access popular clubs such as comic and sports clubs. Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra opportunities, for example to take on leadership roles at the school as house captains or reading ambassadors. Some older pupils have been trained to act as 'sound squad buddies' to support younger pupils' learning of phonics. Pupils make a valuable contribution to the school's work. Most pupils behave sensibly in classrooms and as they move about the school. They speak politely to one another, staff and visitors. However, some parents and carers and staff said that, at times, the school does not manage pupils' behaviour and issues of bullying effectively.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school does not think clearly enough about the essential knowledge that staff will teach. This means that, at times, pupils' learning lacks depth. The school should make certain that pupils build a secure understanding of essential information.
- Sometimes, the school does not ensure that learning activities, including in the early years, match its intended curriculum. On these occasions, pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that staff teach pupils the knowledge that they need to know.
- At times, some parents and staff have concerns about the school's responses to pupils' behaviour and issues of bullying. This affects how some adults feel about the success of the school's work. The school should strengthen its work with its stakeholders so they are confident that the school does all it can to ensure that pupils behave well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
415 pupils on roll, with places for 463
Schools near St Ann's RC Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Victoria Park Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Gorse Hill Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Moss Park Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 74% met the expected standard |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Marie Gavin
- Phone
- 01618657705
- Address
- Derbyshire Lane, Stretford, Manchester, M32 8SH
- Local authority
- Trafford
- URN
- 133284
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.