St Andrew's CofE Primary School, based in Manchester, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

St Andrew's CofE Primary School currently has around 478 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 7.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 3.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.6%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Vicars Hall Lane, Manchester, M28 1HS
Website: www.st-andrews-worsley.salford.sch.uk
Telephone: 01618415460
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Salford
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Michael Platt
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 105933

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 05/06/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 480
Number of Pupils: 478
Number of Boys: 246
Number of Girls: 232

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 8.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British77.60%371
Other Mixed7.50%36
Other White3.80%18
Indian2.90%14
White and Asian2.50%12
Other (any other ethnic group)2.10%10
White and Black Caribbean1.00%5
White and Black African0.80%4
Pakistani0.40%2
Bangladeshi0.40%2
Other Asian0.20%1
Chinese0.20%1
African0.20%1
Other Black0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.8)
Writing: Above Average (1.6)
Maths: Above Average (1.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
84%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
19%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
104.5
Local authority average
104.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
104.0
Local authority average
103.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Magnalls Fold Community Nursery Centre
Mayfield Avenue , Worsley M28 3JF
- not rated 3,029 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Vicars Hall Lane , Boothstown M28 1HS
4out of 4 0 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Boothstown Methodist Primary School
6 Chapel Street , Boothstown M28 1DG
3out of 4 383 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common
Commonside Road , Worsley M28 1AE
3out of 4 908 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Kendal Road , Boothstown M28 1AG
3out of 4 1,088 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Ellenbrook Community Primary School
Longwall Avenue , Ellenbrook M28 7PS
3out of 4 1,346 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Lowry Academy
Hilton Lane , Little Hulton, Worsley M28 0SY
3out of 4 2,571 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St George's RC High School
Parsonage Drive , Worsley M28 3SH
- not rated 2,611 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Harrop Fold School
Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY
- not rated 2,711 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Joseph Eastham High School
Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY
- not rated 2,736 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Walkden High School
Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB
- not rated 2,974 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Salford College
Worsley Campus , Walkden Road M28 7QD
- not rated 2,469 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Highlea Secondary School
Mosley Common Road , Worsley M28 1DA
- not rated 363 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tyldesley Highfield School
St John's Road , Mosley Common M28 1AR
- not rated 1,108 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Inscape House
Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG
- not rated 2,564 yd Non-maintained special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ash Field School
Walkden Road , Worsley M28 7FG
- not rated 2,564 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Haysbrook School
Walkenden Road , Worsley M28 7FG
- not rated 2,564 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.