SchoolScoresSt Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
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Patterdale Road, Northenden, Manchester, M22 4NR
0161 998 3663 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 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 | 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 26 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
66 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 1st highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 11th 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% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 22nd highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 44 parents who had raised a concern Joint 21st highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 12th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%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
44 pupils in this year group.
43% — 15 points below the Manchester average, and 19 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 43% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 52% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 | 44 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 44 |
| Of those, offered a place | 43 (98%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 89 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 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 Church of England 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 116th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.1% | 48.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 45th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 4.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 87th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.5% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 123rd highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.3% | 45.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 58th lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 40th lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 66th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 47% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 84th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 34% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 115th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 21% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.7 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 34th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 58% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.2 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 99th highest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 27% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 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
- Northenden Community School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Benchill Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rack House Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broad Oak Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gatley Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moor Allerton Preparatory School 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Manchester Muslim Preparatory School 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Ambrose RC Primary School 1.3 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 Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden's Ofsted rating?
St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 March 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 26 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden?
97% of the 66 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 44 families put St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden as their first choice for 44 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 43 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 142936.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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