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St James' CofE Primary School Gorton

Stelling Street, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8LW

Academy sponsor led

Church of England

Pupils

457

Ages

3-11

FSM

60.9%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

61.0%

Writing

58.0%

Maths

64.0%

RWM Combined

48.0%

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About St James' CofE Primary School Gorton

St James' CofE Primary School Gorton is a primary school in Manchester, Manchester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 48% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 457 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Stelling Street, Manchester, M18 8LW | More schools in Manchester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St James' CofE Primary School Gorton, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2023 — School remains Good
Feb 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St James' CofE Primary School Gorton

What is St James' CofE Primary School Gorton's Ofsted rating?

St James' CofE Primary School Gorton received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.

What are St James' CofE Primary School Gorton's latest exam results?

St James' CofE Primary School Gorton: KS2 2024/25: 48% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St James' CofE Primary School Gorton located?

St James' CofE Primary School Gorton is a primary school in Manchester, Manchester (M18 8LW).

How many pupils attend St James' CofE Primary School Gorton?

St James' CofE Primary School Gorton has around 457 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St James' CofE Primary School Gorton with other schools?

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