St Paul's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, 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 Paul's CofE Primary School currently has around 367 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.2% boys and 45.8% girls. Around 40.9% 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 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.3%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 42.8%. african pupils make up about 24.5%

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

School Information

Address: Heathside Grove, Manchester, M28 3NZ
Website: stpaulsce.co.uk
Telephone: 01619211120
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Salford
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Joanne Rowley
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 105937

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 04/02/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 367
Number of Boys: 199
Number of Girls: 168

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 15.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British42.80%157
African24.50%90
Other Mixed7.10%26
Other (any other ethnic group)6.30%23
Other White4.60%17
Chinese4.60%17
Pakistani3.80%14
Other Asian1.90%7
White and Black African1.40%5
Other Black1.10%4
Indian0.80%3
Bangladeshi0.30%1
Caribbean0.30%1
White and Black Caribbean0.30%1
Unclassified0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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 (1.9)
Writing: Average (1.2)
Maths: Above Average (2.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
71%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
9%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
104.5
Local authority average
104.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
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 540 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre
Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD
- not rated 1,948 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre
Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR
4out of 4 2,668 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bridgewater Nursery School
Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU
- not rated 2,944 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 Paul's CofE Primary School
Heathside Grove , Walkden M28 3NZ
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Christ The King RC Primary School
Holly Avenue , Worsley M28 3DW
3out of 4 513 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Crompton Street , Walkden M28 3HP
3out of 4 680 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Mesne Lea Primary School
Walkden Road , Walkden M28 7FG
3out of 4 1,155 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Mesne Lea Primary School
Walkden Road , Walkden M28 7FG
- not rated 1,155 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St George's RC High School
Parsonage Drive , Worsley M28 3SH
- not rated 1,065 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Harrop Fold School
Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY
- not rated 1,215 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Joseph Eastham High School
Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY
- not rated 1,289 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Lowry Academy
Hilton Lane , Little Hulton, Worsley M28 0SY
3out of 4 1,291 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Walkden High School
Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB
- not rated 1,512 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 1,182 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Inscape House
Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG
- not rated 1,219 yd Non-maintained special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ash Field School
Walkden Road , Worsley M28 7FG
- not rated 1,219 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Haysbrook School
Walkenden Road , Worsley M28 7FG
- not rated 1,219 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Inscape House Salford
Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG
- not rated 1,219 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Delamere Forest School
Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG
- not rated 1,219 yd Non-maintained special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.