St Gilbert's RC Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.

St Gilbert's RC Primary School currently has around 237 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.1% boys and 51.9% girls. Around 13.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (74.7%). other white pupils make up about 12.2%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Cambell Road, Manchester, M30 8LZ
Website: www.stgilbertsrc.co.uk
Telephone: 01615679012
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Salford
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Hayley Tyldesley
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 105954

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 25/03/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 260
Number of Pupils: 237
Number of Boys: 114
Number of Girls: 123

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 8.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British74.70%177
Other White12.20%29
Other Mixed4.60%11
White and Black African3.00%7
White and Black Caribbean2.50%6
Other Black0.80%2
Irish0.80%2
Chinese0.40%1
White and Asian0.40%1
African0.40%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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 (-0.9)
Writing: Average (-2.0)
Maths: Below Average (-2.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
48%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
104.5
Local authority average
104.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
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
Winton Community Nursery Centre
Brindley Street , Winton M30 8AB
- not rated 425 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Westwood Park Nursery School
Grasmere Crescent , Winton M30 8DN
- not rated 1,011 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dorning Street Nursery School
Dorning Street Off Station Road , Patricroft M30 0PP
- not rated 1,205 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Alder Park Nursery School
Cranbrook Road , Winton M30 8LD
- not rated 1,238 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ladywell Community Nursery Centre
Tan Pit Lane , Eccles New Road M5 2AB
- not rated 3,006 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 Gilbert's RC Primary School
Cambell Road , Winton M30 8LZ
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Beech Street Community Primary School
Beech Street , Winton M30 8GB
3out of 4 695 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Westwood Park Community Primary School
Vaughan Street , Winton M30 8DH
3out of 4 783 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Nelson Street , Patricroft M30 0GZ
3out of 4 1,087 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Barton Moss Community Primary School
Trippier Road , Peel Green M30 7PT
- not rated 1,148 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Patrick's RC High School
56 New Lane , Eccles M30 7JJ
3out of 4 322 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Canon Williamson CofE High School
Northfleet Road , Peel Green M30 7PQ
- not rated 977 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Salford City Academy
Northfleet Road , Peel Green M30 7PQ
3out of 4 1,050 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ellesmere Park High School
Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP
- not rated 2,791 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ellesmere Park High School
Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP
3out of 4 2,791 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eccles College
Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ
- not rated 2,706 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
New Park Academy
Off Green Lane , Patricroft M30 0RW
3out of 4 833 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
New Park School
Off Green Lane , Patricroft M30 0RW
- not rated 910 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodlands
Church Lane , Edenfield BL0 0QL
- not rated 1,033 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Alder Brook Primary Partnership Centre
Walnut Road , Winton M30 8LE
3out of 4 1,233 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Alder Brook
Walnut Road , Winton M30 8LE
- not rated 1,233 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.