SchoolScoresSt Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Rackhouse Road, Northern Moor, Manchester, M23 0BW
0161 998 4126 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 3 October 2023. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
17 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 67th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 66th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 59th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 89% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 12 parents who had raised a concern Joint 55th highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 14% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 82% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 61st highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
35 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 105519), before it changed to its current form.
29% — 29 points below the Manchester average, and 33 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 29% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 51% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 37% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 54% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 11 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 11 |
| Of those, offered a place | 11 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 41 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
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 Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 99th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 39.1% | 48.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 80th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 4.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 26th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.5% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 101st highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.0% | 45.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 112th lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 113th lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.9% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 99th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 76th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 34th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 68% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.1 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 68th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 32% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.7 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 68th highest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 42% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 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
- Rack House Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Button Lane Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Northenden Community School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Baguley Hall Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lime Tree Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Benchill Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Worthington Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Ambrose RC Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 October 2023.
How did St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 29% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 33 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
76% of the 17 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 11 families put St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 11 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 11 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 151028.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.