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Church of England schools in Manchester

All 27 Church of England schools in Manchester.

27 schools in Manchester

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  1. Chorlton CofE Primary School

    Manchester, M21 9JA · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Manchester church of england schools average, low absence.

    30 first choices, 30 offers made

    Ready for secondary school82%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 6Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    227
    View school Chorlton CofE Primary School
  2. St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School

    Manchester, M16 7AQ · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results close to the Manchester church of england schools average, low absence.

    48 first choices, 56 offers made

    Ready for secondary school58%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 8Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    470
    View school St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
  3. Didsbury CofE Primary School

    Manchester, M20 6RL · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Manchester church of england schools average.

    37 first choices, 30 offers made

    Ready for secondary school79%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 9Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    222
    View school Didsbury CofE Primary School
  4. West Didsbury CE Primary School

    Manchester, M20 4ZA · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England

    Results well above the Manchester church of england schools average, low absence.

    71 first choices, 60 offers made

    Ready for secondary school73%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 8Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    402
    View school West Didsbury CE Primary School
  5. St Paul's CofE Primary School

    Manchester, M20 4PG · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Manchester church of england schools average.

    40 first choices, 41 offers made

    Ready for secondary school71%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 10Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    329
    View school St Paul's CofE Primary School
  6. Trinity CofE High School

    Manchester, M15 6HP · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Manchester church of england schools average.

    288 first choices, 228 offers made

    Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5

    Manchester church of england schools Grade 5England Grade 5

    Days missed a year
    About 11Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    1,503
    View school Trinity CofE High School
  7. Armitage CofE Primary School

    Manchester, M12 5NP · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results close to the Manchester church of england schools average.

    65 first choices, 59 offers made

    Ready for secondary school57%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 9Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    490
    View school Armitage CofE Primary School
  8. St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme

    Manchester, M14 6HW · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Manchester church of england schools average.

    33 first choices, 30 offers made

    Ready for secondary school74%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 11Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    222
    View school St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme
  9. St Andrew's CofE Primary School

    Manchester, M19 2UH · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results below the Manchester church of england schools average.

    32 first choices, 41 offers made

    Ready for secondary school54%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 12Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    298
    View school St Andrew's CofE Primary School
  10. St Margaret's CofE Primary School

    Manchester, M16 8FQ · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Manchester church of england schools average.

    48 first choices, 52 offers made

    Ready for secondary school69%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 10Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    601
    View school St Margaret's CofE Primary School
  11. St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden

    Manchester, M22 4NR · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Manchester church of england schools average.

    44 first choices, 44 offers made

    Ready for secondary school43%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 10Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    340
    View school St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden
  12. St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School

    Manchester, M13 0DX · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Manchester church of england schools average.

    37 first choices, 37 offers made

    Ready for secondary school71%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 10Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    410
    View school St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
  13. Cheetham CofE Community Academy

    Manchester, M8 9FR · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results below the Manchester church of england schools average.

    39 first choices, 46 offers made

    Ready for secondary school55%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 9Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    597
    View school Cheetham CofE Community Academy
  14. St Augustine's CofE Primary School

    Manchester, M40 8PL · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Manchester church of england schools average.

    18 first choices, 19 offers made

    Ready for secondary school72%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 10Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    188
    View school St Augustine's CofE Primary School
  15. St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School

    Manchester, M40 1GB · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Manchester church of england schools average, high absence.

    25 first choices, 25 offers made

    Ready for secondary school72%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 13Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    219
    View school St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School
  16. CofE School of the Resurrection

    Manchester, M11 3TJ · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Manchester church of england schools average.

    14 first choices, 14 offers made

    Ready for secondary school71%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 11Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    188
    View school CofE School of the Resurrection
  17. St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy

    Manchester, M11 2JX · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Manchester church of england schools average, high absence.

    27 first choices, 28 offers made

    Ready for secondary school77%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 13Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    220
    View school St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
  18. St Philip's Church of England Primary School

    Manchester, M15 6BT · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England

    Results well below the Manchester church of england schools average, low absence.

    14 first choices, 17 offers made

    Ready for secondary school41%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 5Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    173
    View school St Philip's Church of England Primary School
  19. St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston

    Manchester, M40 0DF · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good in every area
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Manchester church of england schools average, low absence.

    26 first choices, 28 offers made

    Ready for secondary school31%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 8Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    235
    View school St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston
  20. St John's CofE Primary School

    Manchester, M13 0YE · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results above the Manchester church of england schools average.

    34 first choices, 34 offers made

    Ready for secondary school65%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 12Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    455
    View school St John's CofE Primary School
  21. St Luke's CofE Primary School

    Manchester, M12 4NG · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results below the Manchester church of england schools average.

    39 first choices, 39 offers made

    Ready for secondary school54%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 12Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    405
    View school St Luke's CofE Primary School
  22. St Clement's CofE Primary School

    Manchester, M11 1LR · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results close to the Manchester church of england schools average.

    29 first choices, 30 offers made

    Ready for secondary school58%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 9Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    240
    View school St Clement's CofE Primary School
  23. St James' CofE Primary School Gorton

    Manchester, M18 8LW · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Manchester church of england schools average, high absence.

    62 first choices, 60 offers made

    Ready for secondary school48%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 12Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    466
    View school St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
  24. All Saints C of E Primary School

    Manchester, M40 1LS · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results below the Manchester church of england schools average, high absence.

    24 first choices, 24 offers made

    Ready for secondary school56%

    Manchester church of england schools 60%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 14Manchester church of england schools about 10
    Pupils
    221
    View school All Saints C of E Primary School
The big picture

How Manchester's Church of England schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Met the expected standard at 11

Share of Year 6 pupils reaching the expected level in reading, writing and maths.

Manchester 60%England 62%St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston: 31%St Philip's Church of England Primary School: 41%St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden: 43%Holy Trinity CofE Primary School: 45%Saviour CofE Primary School: 45%St Agnes C of E Primary School: 48%St James' CofE Primary School Gorton: 48%St Luke's CofE Primary School: 54%St Andrew's CofE Primary School: 54%Cheetham CofE Community Academy: 55%All Saints C of E Primary School: 56%Armitage CofE Primary School: 57%St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School: 58%St Clement's CofE Primary School: 58%St John's CofE Primary School: 65%St Margaret's CofE Primary School: 69%St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School: 71%St Paul's CofE Primary School: 71%CofE School of the Resurrection: 71%St Augustine's CofE Primary School: 72%St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School: 72%West Didsbury CE Primary School: 73%St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme: 74%St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy: 77%Didsbury CofE Primary School: 79%Chorlton CofE Primary School: 82%0%25%50%75%100%
Church of England schools in Manchester

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

Manchester average 5.4%St Philip's Church of England Primary School: 2.8%Chorlton CofE Primary School: 3.4%St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston: 4%St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School: 4.1%West Didsbury CE Primary School: 4.2%Cheetham CofE Community Academy: 4.6%St Clement's CofE Primary School: 4.7%Armitage CofE Primary School: 4.8%Didsbury CofE Primary School: 4.8%St Augustine's CofE Primary School: 5%St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School: 5.1%St Paul's CofE Primary School: 5.1%St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden: 5.4%St Margaret's CofE Primary School: 5.5%Trinity CofE High School: 5.6%Holy Trinity CofE Primary School: 5.8%CofE School of the Resurrection: 5.9%St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme: 6%St Luke's CofE Primary School: 6.1%St John's CofE Primary School: 6.1%St Andrew's CofE Primary School: 6.4%St James' CofE Primary School Gorton: 6.5%St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School: 6.6%Saviour CofE Primary School: 6.6%St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy: 6.8%All Saints C of E Primary School: 7.3%St Agnes C of E Primary School: 7.7%0%4%8%12%16%
Church of England schools in Manchester

Ofsted grades in Manchester

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 4 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 2 of 23
  • Good: 20 of 23
  • Requires improvement: 1 of 23
  • Inadequate: 0 of 23
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Manchester

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    81 of the 27 Church of England schools in Manchester have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Church of England schools in Manchester, explained

There are 27 Church of England schools in Manchester, teaching 10,126 children. 20 are run by the council and 7 are academies or free schools.

96% of the schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 2 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

59.7% of pupils in Manchester church of england schools met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England. The gap between schools is wide, from 31% to 82%, which is why it's worth looking school by school.

45.1% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £7,855 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 14.9% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

Looking further afield? See Church of England schools near me, or everything in Manchester.

Questions

Questions parents ask

How many Church of England schools are in Manchester?
There are 27 Church of England schools in Manchester, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best Church of England schools in Manchester?
The highest-ranked Church of England schools in Manchester on Eduscope are Chorlton CofE Primary School, St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School and Didsbury CofE Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How many Ofsted Outstanding Church of England schools are in Manchester?
Manchester has 2 Church of England schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 20 are rated Good, meaning 96% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are Church of England schools in Manchester ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Manchester Church of England schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across Church of England schools in Manchester is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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