West Didsbury CE Primary School
Central Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 4ZAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
West Didsbury CE Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 33rd of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 June 2018, report published 5 July 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 July 2023
Pupils enjoy their time at this supportive and welcoming school community. They play and learn happily together. Pupils who have joined the school recently said that they made friends easily. Pupils make every effort to reach the high expectations that leaders have of them. In lessons, pupils work hard and learn with interest and enthusiasm. They are encouraged to develop independence in their approach to learning and take pride in their achievements. Pupils behave extremely well and treat each other with consideration. Pupils build strong relationships with caring staff. Pupils are encouraged to share any concerns in a number of ways, including by posting a message in the class 'ask-it basket'. They are confident that staff will help them to sort out any problems. Leaders act swiftly to resolve any issues about bullying. This helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils value the many clubs on offer, such as chess, sports and musical theatre, that appeal to a wide range of interests. Pupils are proud to make a difference by being a member of the ethos council or by raising funds for local charities. They understand the importance of treating everyone with respect.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, leaders have not ensured that staff are clear about the essential knowledge and vocabulary that pupils should learn and remember. As a result, teachers are unable to check how well pupils have learned the foundations of knowledge before introducing new ideas. Leaders should ensure that teachers are clear about the knowledge that pupils should learn, so that staff can check that pupils' prior learning is secure.
- Some subject leaders do not have the curriculum expertise that they need to ensure that the knowledge they expect pupils to learn and remember is progressive and coherent. This causes some pupils to develop misconceptions. Leaders should ensure that subject leaders are equipped to design curriculums that build logically from the Reception Year to the end of Year 6. This will enable them to evaluate what is going well and what needs to improve in the subjects that they lead.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
402 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near West Didsbury CE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Old Moat Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- THRIVE CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST LTD
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Kieran Roberts
- Phone
- 01614481611
- Address
- Central Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 4ZA
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 141967
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.