Located in Manchester, St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston is a primary school, 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 church of england religious character.

St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston currently has around 233 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.5% boys and 54.5% girls. Around 51.9% 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 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.6%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 41.2%. other black pupils make up about 29.2%

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

School Information

Address: St. Mary's Road, Manchester, M40 0DF
Website: http://www.st-maryscofe.manchester.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01616810407
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Manchester
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Paul Stephenson
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 105545

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 03/06/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 236
Number of Pupils: 233
Number of Boys: 106
Number of Girls: 127

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 8.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British41.20%96
Other Black29.20%68
African8.20%19
Other (any other ethnic group)3.90%9
Pakistani3.90%9
Other Mixed3.40%8
White and Black Caribbean3.00%7
White and Black African3.00%7
Other Asian1.70%4
Other White0.90%2
Chinese0.90%2
Indian0.40%1
White and Asian0.40%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%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 (-0.5)
Writing: Well Below Average (-6.2)
Maths: Above Average (2.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
39%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
53%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
104.5
Local authority average
103.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
104.0
Local authority average
103.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Barnes Green Nursery School
Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS
- not rated 2,854 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 Mary's CofE Primary School Moston
St. Mary's Road , Moston M40 0DF
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Moston Fields Primary School
Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ
- not rated 848 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
New Moston Primary School
Moston Lane East , New Moston M40 3QJ
- not rated 1,043 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
New Moston Infant School
Moston Lane East , M40 3QJ
- not rated 1,043 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Broadhurst Primary School
Williams Road , Moston M40 0BX
- not rated 1,098 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Matthew's RC High School
Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW
- not rated 280 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Matthew's RC High School
Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW
- not rated 280 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
North Manchester High School for Girls
Brookside Road , Moston M40 9QJ
- not rated 881 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
North Manchester High School for Boys
Charlestown Road , Blackley M9 7FS
- not rated 1,124 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Manchester Creative and Media Academy
300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS
- not rated 1,314 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Camberwell Park Specialist Support School
Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ
- not rated 849 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Camberwell Park Specialist Support School
Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ
1out of 4 854 yd Academy special sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Harpurhey Alternative Provision School
Christ Church Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US
- not rated 1,054 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Spring Brook Academy
Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ
3out of 4 1,247 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Spring Brook School
Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ
- not rated 1,247 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.