St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
Birchvale Close, Hulme, M15 5BJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School is a primary school in Hulme for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 7th of 123 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 May 2023, report published 25 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 May 2023
Pupils are immensely proud to attend this happy, harmonious and vibrant school. They bask in the warmth and care that staff provide. Pupils describe their school as a family and a place where everyone is welcome, regardless of gender, race or religion. Pupils know that there is always someone on whom they can count if they ever feel worried or upset. Leaders act swiftly to resolve any rare incidents of bullying or unkind behaviour effectively. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe. Leaders and staff believe that all pupils deserve the best start in life. They have the highest aspirations for pupils both in terms of their academic achievement and for their behaviour. Pupils share their teachers' aspirations for them. Their impeccable conduct embodies the school's values. Pupils' attitudes to learning are exemplary. The opportunities that pupils have to become active and respectful citizens are varied and plentiful. Pupils enjoy participating in a wide variety of clubs and events. For example, they spoke proudly about being runners up in a national public speaking competition. Pupils carry out their many roles, such as school councillors, eco-council members and school amigos, with diligence and pride.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not clearly identified the key conceptual knowledge that pupils will gain over time. This means that pupils do not make deep connections from one unit to the next. Leaders should refine their curriculums in these subjects so pupils have regular opportunities to revisit key concepts and link their learning across the curriculum.
- In a few subjects, leaders are in the early stages of providing staff with more regular subject-specific guidance to develop their knowledge and skills further. This means that some staff do not have enough advice on how to teach these curriculums. Leaders should implement their plans to provide more subject specific guidance and check the impact of that guidance so that they are assured this is making a positive difference to pupils' learning in the long term.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
212 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Street Primary School | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Rolls Crescent Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 64% met the expected standard |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Old Trafford Community Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 52% met the expected standard |
| St Alphonsus RC Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr R Moloney
- Phone
- 01612263339
- Address
- Birchvale Close, Hulme, M15 5BJ
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 105539
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.