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Council: Manchester

St Matthew's RC High School

Manchester, Manchester - M40 0EW

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“As the Headteacher of St Matthew’s Roman Catholic High School , it is my great privilege to be leading a school where the holistic development of our pupils is our core purpose.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Manchester, Manchester - M4 5HF

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“St Patrick's is proud to be part of Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust, which strengthens our ability to share expertise, provide high-quality opportunities and continually improve the education we offer.”

PrimaryEstablished

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Ofsted: Good

Quality of education: Good

St Paul's CofE Primary School

Manchester, Manchester - M20 4PG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“The vision of St Paul's Church of England Primary School is to serve our community by delivering the highest quality education and creating an ethos that values and welcomes every individual into a safe, inclusive, caring, respectful, aspirational, and joyful environment.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Manchester, Manchester - M23 2YS

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At St Peter's we aim to give all of our children the best possible experience of primary school and prepare them for the next stage of their academic and spiritual journey. We do this with a creative and relevant curriculum which inspires and motivates pupils to become the best that they can be.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Peter's RC High School

Manchester - M12 4WB

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Since the school opened in 1999, we have been dedicated to helping pupils achieve their full potential and we are very proud of our success and pupils’ achievements.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Manchester, Manchester - M15 6BT

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our Values At the heart of our school are a set of values that guide everything we do. These values were developed together with our whole community – pupils, staff, parents, and governors – to ensure they truly reflect what matters most to us.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Richard's RC Primary School

Manchester, Manchester - M12 5TL

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We have high expectations for all our children at St. Richard’s Roman Catholic Primary School. We want our children to be happy, safe and successful and we are committed to giving every individual child a chance to develop their talents whatever they may be.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden

Manchester, Manchester - M22 4NR

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At St Wilfrid’s, we ensure children have a love of learning through our fun and creative curriculum in a stimulating Christian environment.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School

Manchester, Manchester - M40 1GB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We are a school that is focused on the achievement of each and every child. We celebrate success at every level, promoting a thirst for learning, by providing an exciting and stimulating curriculum and learning environment.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Wilfrid's RC Primary School

Hulme, Manchester - M15 5BJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our school policies provide clear guidance on the principles, procedures and expectations that help ensure a safe, inclusive and effective learning environment for all members of our school community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Willibrord's RC Primary School

Manchester, Manchester - M11 4WR

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Situated in the heart of Clayton, Manchester, St Willibrord’s is a vibrant and welcoming Catholic primary school serving a diverse community of around 250 pupils.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Manchester, Manchester - M23 0BW

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our ethos at St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School is to educate all of our children in the context of a Catholic community. We promote an environment of love and forgiveness and encourage all members of our community to 'Love God, Love One Another'”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Stanley Grove Primary Academy

Longsight, Manchester - M12 4NL

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

The Barlow RC High School

Manchester, Manchester - M20 6BX

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“The Barlow is a happy, secure place in which to learn and grow in faith. We incorporate service projects into the curriculum; teaching pupils the value of helping others as an expression of faith and citizenship. We are proud of our pupils who actively support and serve each other.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

The Birches School

Manchester, Manchester - M20 2XZ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“The Birches is a relatively large specialist support primary school based in South Manchester catering for a vibrant population of truly outstanding children.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School

Manchester, Manchester - M14 7SH

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our Catholic schools are an essential part of the mission of the Church. We are called to proclaim and affirm that we are all created in the image of God. The work of our Catholic school is to call forth each person’s unique God given gifts in the love and service of both God and others.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

The East Manchester Academy

Manchester, Manchester - M11 3DS

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“We are determined that every student within our community is known, valued and supported to achieve excellence in all their endeavours. We have a clear passion for our local community and are proud of the rich and varied history of Manchester.”

SecondarySince 2010Ofsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

The King David High School

Manchester, Manchester - M8 5DY

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Judaism is taught as a core subject at King David High School, giving our pupils a solid foundation of authentic knowledge and understanding. But Jewish education here is not confined to the classroom.”

SecondarySince 2011Ofsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Good

The Olive School, Manchester

Manchester, Manchester - M8 0DF

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“The Olive School, Manchester is part of Star Academies. We are one of the leading providers of education in the country, with an established reputation for academic excellence. At Star Academies, it is our mission to create outstanding schools that deliver the very best education to young people.”

PrimaryNew schoolNo rating on record

The Willows Primary School

Manchester, Manchester - M22 1BQ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“The Willows values the diversity of our community and embraces the contribution of every individual. We aim to develop our children as citizens who will make a positive contribution now and in the future.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good