St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Paul's Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 4PGOpen 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 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 34th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 May 2013, report published 23 May 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 March 2023
Pupils are proud and happy to attend this warm and welcoming school. Teachers develop strong and supportive relationships with pupils. They support and encourage pupils to meet their high expectations. As a result, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils treat visitors, staff and each other with kindness and respect. Older pupils take extra care to include any pupils who are feeling sad or lonely in their games during social times. Staff expect a high standard of behaviour in lessons and around school. Leaders have developed strong systems to swiftly resolve any incidents of poor behaviour or bullying. As a result, pupils behave well and feel safe in school. Pupils enjoy a variety of experiences that enhance their learning. For example, some Year 6 pupils told the inspector that they enjoyed visiting a local mosque when learning about other faiths. Pupils also spoke enthusiastically about a visit from a humanist speaker, which helped them to understand other people's beliefs. Leaders provide a wide range of opportunities for pupils to develop their interests and talents. This includes sports clubs, arts and crafts, Chinese club and opportunities for pupils to write and publish a school newspaper.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not defined the essential knowledge that pupils should learn. As a result, some teachers are not clear about what content to teach and when this should be taught. Leaders should ensure that they identify the knowledge that pupils should learn in these subjects. This is so that teachers can design learning that builds on what pupils already know.
- Leaders have recognised that there are inconsistencies in the approach to teaching early reading. This hinders the development of phonic knowledge for some children, preventing them from learning to read as quickly as they should. Leaders should ensure that they support staff to deliver the phonics programme consistently well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
42 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
329 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near St Paul's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's RC Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Old Moat Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 64% met the expected standard |
| West Didsbury CE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Ladybarn Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Cavendish Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
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
- Miss Abigail Lee
- Phone
- 01613595316
- Address
- St Paul's Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 4PG
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 105498
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.