St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
Lincoln Grove, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, M13 0DXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 62nd of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in November 2025.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 25 November 2025, report published 5 February 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 November 2025
Pupils benefit from a warm welcome to this diverse and vibrant school community. Staff know pupils well and provide effective support to help them grow in confidence. Pupils who face additional barriers to their learning, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, benefit from the additional support that leaders provide for them. Pupils achieve well. They display positive attitudes and determination in their learning. Leaders make sure that pupils who speak English as an additional language settle quickly, make new friends and develop a secure understanding of spoken language. Pupils feel safe and cared for at school. They know which staff to speak with if they have any worries. Pupils make effective use of their class 'worry box' or speak to staff who listen to their concerns. They trust staff to resolve issues that arise. Bullying is rare. Staff take pupils' concerns seriously. For example, they help to resolve any minor squabbles or conflicts between pupils quickly and well. Leaders ensure that pupils make the most of the many places of interest in the school's locality. Pupils visit nearby museums, art galleries, places of worship, leisure facilities and local parks regularly. Activities such as these enrich pupils' learning. They also help pupils to broaden their horizons about what is available to them beyond the school gates. Pupils are polite and considerate. They behave well during lessons and as they move around the school. Pupils embrace the school rules and uphold its values. For example, they hone the skills and attitudes that help them to make a positive contribution to their school and wider community. Pupils enjoy helping others. They learn to listen to differing opinions with respect. Pupils are quick to support and encourage each other in roles such as those of sports leaders, school council members or champions for worship.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that teachers are fully equipped with the information, knowledge and expertise that they need to be able to support all pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities equally well.
- Leaders should ensure that high standards of written work are upheld across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
55 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
410 pupils on roll, with places for 465
Schools near St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Grove Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Co-op Academy Medlock | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 54% met the expected standard |
| St John's CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% 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
- Mr Gareth Elswood
- Phone
- 01612733621
- Address
- Lincoln Grove, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, M13 0DX
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 105491
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.