St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Loxford Street, Hulme, Manchester, M15 6BTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Philip's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 231st of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 January 2014, report published 5 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 June 2023
Pupils are happy and safe at St Philip's. They told the inspector that the school is very welcoming and that they value being part of the learning community. Pupils look forward to seeing their teachers each day, and they said that they enjoy learning about different topics. Pupils know that leaders and staff have high expectations of them. This motivates pupils to behave well and to try their best in their learning. Staff reward pupils' efforts with golden tickets, house points and certificates. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), typically achieve well. The early years prepares children well for the next stages in their learning. Leaders and staff resolve incidents of name-calling and bullying quickly. Pupils have positive attitudes towards other people. They know not to judge others by their differences, such as for their skin colour, for their beliefs or for being disabled. Pupils know that the make-up of families can vary. They understand the need to respect these differences. Leaders have established close links with local organisations, such as the neighbouring university. This enriches the wider curriculum. For example, pupils benefit from instruction from professional sports coaches. Prominent people from the local community have visited to speak to pupils, helping them to be aspirational for their future lives.
What the school should improve
- At times, some teachers do not choose the most appropriate activities to deliver the curriculum content. This hinders how well pupils learn new information and concepts. Leaders should ensure that teachers deliver the curriculum as intended, to enable pupils to learn all that they should.
- In one or two subjects, teachers do not use leaders' assessment systems sufficiently well to identify how effectively pupils are learning new knowledge. As a result, over time, some pupils develop gaps in their knowledge. Leaders should help teachers to use assessment information to better identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
173 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Philip's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 92% met the expected standard |
| Rolls Crescent Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 64% met the expected standard |
| Crown Street Primary School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| Webster Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Gavin Shortall
- Phone
- 01612262050
- Address
- Loxford Street, Hulme, Manchester, M15 6BT
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 105509
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.