SchoolScoresArmitage CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Rostron Avenue, Ardwick, Manchester, M12 5NP
0161 273 4654 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 21 March 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Manchester comparisons use the 72 of its 132 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 60 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 18th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 40th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 6th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 29 parents who had raised a concern Joint 16th highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Manchester figures pool parents at the Manchester schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
56 pupils in this year group.
57% — about the same as the Manchester average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 61% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Manchester. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 65 |
| Of those, offered a place | 58 (89%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 102 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 73rd highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 48.9% | 48.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 79th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 4.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 45th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.8% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 46th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 51.5% | 45.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 35th lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 43rd lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 35th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 37th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 68% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 28th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 73% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.6 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 76th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 28% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.5 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 30th highest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 78% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.1% | 13.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Luke's CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Plymouth Grove Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2023 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 expected · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashbury Meadow Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Co-op Academy Medlock 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanley Grove Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Armitage CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Armitage CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 March 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Armitage CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Armitage CofE Primary School?
98% of the 43 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Armitage CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Armitage CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 65 families put Armitage CofE Primary School as their first choice for 59 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 58 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 105502.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.