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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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