St Philip's Church of England Primary School
URN: 105509 • Manchester M15 6BT
Overview
- Name
- St Philip's Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 105509
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gavin Shortall (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01612262050
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Loxford Street, Manchester M15 6BT
Summary
St Philip's Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary Aided school located in the Hulme area of Manchester, close to the city centre and several universities. With a current enrolment of 187 pupils and a capacity of 210, the school aims to provide a nurturing environment underpinned by Christian values. Its ethos is encapsulated in the Bible verse, “Let everything you do be done in love,” reflecting a commitment to fostering a caring and inclusive community.
The school promotes a curriculum designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and understanding while encouraging spiritual and moral development. St Philip's values cultural diversity and aims to ensure that all children, regardless of their backgrounds, feel valued and supported. The school encourages active involvement from parents and local clergy, fostering strong relationships between home and school.
St Philip's is dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of its pupils and offers various support services, including online learning resources and mental health guidance. The school’s commitment to kindness, respect, hard work, and enjoyment of learning is central to its approach, helping to prepare children for their future in a diverse society.
The school promotes a curriculum designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and understanding while encouraging spiritual and moral development. St Philip's values cultural diversity and aims to ensure that all children, regardless of their backgrounds, feel valued and supported. The school encourages active involvement from parents and local clergy, fostering strong relationships between home and school.
St Philip's is dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of its pupils and offers various support services, including online learning resources and mental health guidance. The school’s commitment to kindness, respect, hard work, and enjoyment of learning is central to its approach, helping to prepare children for their future in a diverse society.
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Nearby alternatives
- Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy (80.9)
- Garrett Hall Primary School (79.7)
- Broadoak Primary School (79.5)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School (77.0)
- Brookburn Community School (76.9)
Key details
- LA
- Manchester
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 187
- Boys
- 107
- Girls
- 80
- FSM %
- 37.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 187 | 107 | 80 | 210 | 37.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 206 | 113 | 93 | 210 | 34.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 208 | 102 | 106 | 210 | 32.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 208 | 102 | 106 | 210 | 32.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 188 | 92 | 96 | 210 | 31.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 225 | 103 | 122 | 236 | 30.20 |
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