St Mary's CofE Primary School
Church Street, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7BROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 109 schools in Tameside. It ranks 138th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 September 2014, report published 9 October 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 February 2024
Pupils are happy in school. They described it as a 'hub of love'. This shows how well staff care for them. Pupils know that staff keep them safe while also empowering them to stay safe outside of school. Pupils' behaviour and their attitudes to learning are strong from the early years through to Year 6. They are kind and considerate. Pupils display impeccable manners. They are highly respectful to one another and to the adults that they have contact with. The school knows pupils' needs and supports them to behave well. Pupils take pride in their learning. The school has a clear vision to prepare pupils for the next steps in their lives. It has high expectations for pupils' achievement. Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils have many opportunities to develop their interests. These include a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including sports, music and knitting clubs. Pupils are keen to take part as these experiences help them to discover new talents. Older pupils spoke enthusiastically about a recent residential trip. Pupils generously help people who are less fortunate than themselves. They are proud to support the local food bank and humanitarian charities.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the important knowledge that pupils should know and remember is not clear. As a result, teachers are unsure what pupils should learn and when this should happen. This hampers some pupils from building their knowledge over time. The school should identify the essential knowledge that pupils should acquire in these subjects so that they can build on what they know and already do.
- Beyond key stage 1, the range of texts that pupils encounter is not ambitious enough to give them the knowledge of language that they need. This means that some pupils do not develop their understanding of vocabulary or strengthen their comprehension skills. The school should ensure that pupils read a broader range of books to deepen their reading knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
232 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Mary's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Fairfield Road Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| Aldwyn Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Greenside Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% 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 Christopher Quinn
- Phone
- 01613703948
- Address
- Church Street, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7BR
- Local authority
- Tameside
- URN
- 106247
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.