SchoolScoresSt Cuthbert's RC Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Heyscroft Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 4UZ
0161 445 6079 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 February 2019. 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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 10 April 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
28 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 105553), before it changed to its current form.
79% — 21 points above the Manchester average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 79% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 21 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 21 |
| Of those, offered a place | 21 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 68 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 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 71st highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 50.2% | 48.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 4.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.6% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 88th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.7% | 45.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 82nd lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 64th lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.7% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 98th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 75th 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 122nd highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 17% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.1 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 84th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 25% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.3 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 97th highest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 28% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 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 Paul's CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ladybarn Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Didsbury CE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mauldeth Road Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Old Moat Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Green End Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cavendish Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 21% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beaver Road Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Catherine's RC Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Cuthbert's RC Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Cuthbert's RC Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 February 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 10 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Cuthbert's RC Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points above the England average of 62%.
Is St Cuthbert's RC Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 21 families put St Cuthbert's RC Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 21 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 21 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 152600.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.