St Paul's CofE Primary School
Crompton Street, Walkden, St. Pauls C of E Primary School, Manchester, M28 3HPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Paul'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 164th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 March 2023, report published 24 May 2023
- 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 28 March 2023
Pupils enjoy their school life. They know and understand the school's values of 'we belong, we learn, we believe, we achieve'. Pupils achieve well. They learn to respect themselves and others. Strong, warm and caring relationships characterise this school. Pupils accept differences. Pupils feel safe and trust their teachers. Leaders deal with all incidents of poor behaviour, including bullying, seriously and quickly. Pupils rise to teachers' high expectations for behaviour and learning. They behave well. Learning is rarely disrupted. Pupils benefit from generous grounds to play, learn, compete and explore. Pupils enjoy the after-school clubs provided, such as gymnastics, drawing and choir. The gardening and outdoor learning areas are very popular. Pupils have the opportunity to take part in residential trips, visits to different places of worship and local attractions. A recent visit from an author reinforced pupils' love for reading and their empathy for people with disabilities. Pupils learn to take responsibility throughout their time at school. Eco-members comment that we are all unique, and members of the sports and ethos committees are proud and enthusiastic about the work that they do for the school, others and the environment.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers do not adapt learning sufficiently well to enable pupils with SEND to learn all that they should. These pupils fall further behind. Leaders should ensure that all teachers receive the support that they need to help pupils with SEND know more and remember more.
- In a small number of foundation subjects, teachers do not have the subject knowledge that they need to help pupils understand the content of the curriculum. Pupils in these subjects do not gain the knowledge and skills they need to achieve well. Leaders should ensure that all teachers are provided with the support and guidance that they need to deliver the curriculum effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
226 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near St Paul's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King RC Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| Mesne Lea Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 56% met the expected standard |
| James Brindley Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 82% met the expected standard |
| North Walkden Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 34% 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
- Ms Rosie Knipe
- Phone
- 01617907468
- Address
- Crompton Street, Walkden, St. Pauls C of E Primary School, Manchester, M28 3HP
- Local authority
- Salford
- URN
- 105945
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.