St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Inadequate

Ellenbrook Close, Gorton, Manchester, M12 5LZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 216th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Inadequate, from an inspection in March 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 March 2023, report published 21 June 2023

Overall effectiveness: Inadequate
Quality of education: Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement
Personal development: Requires improvement
Leadership and management: Inadequate
Early years provision: Inadequate
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

31 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths65%

65%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

199 pupils on roll, with places for 236

Eligible for free school meals38.7%

38.7%, 12.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language43.2%

43.2%, 21.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.6%

18.6%, 3.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.5%

2.5%, 3.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
All Saints Primary School	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	41% met the expected standard
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	77% met the expected standard
St Brigid's RC Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	48% met the expected standard
Armitage CofE Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	57% met the expected standard
Varna Community Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	39% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Anne O'Dwyer
Phone: 01612233457
Website: stfrancismanchester.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: Ellenbrook Close, Gorton, Manchester, M12 5LZ
Local authority: Manchester
URN: 150650

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.