St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
URN: 141689 • Manchester M18 8LW
Overview
- Name
- St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
- URN
- 141689
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- VANTAGE CE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Connolly (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01612232423
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Stelling Street, Manchester M18 8LW
Summary
St James' CofE Primary School, located in Gorton, Manchester, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 457 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school operates under the SS Simon and Jude Vantage Academy Trust, having joined the trust in March 2015. St James' has a strong commitment to providing a rigorous and relevant education, emphasising high academic standards and outstanding behaviour.
The school prides itself on nurturing the individual potential of each child across various domains, including academics, sports, and the arts. With a dedicated and talented staff, St James' aims to create a supportive and secure environment where children can thrive. The school is fully accessible, featuring wheelchair access and a lift in the Key Stage 2 building.
St James' has a long-standing tradition in the Gorton community, striving to be the school of choice for local families. The school encourages open communication with parents and carers, inviting them to reach out with any questions or concerns. For more information, visit their website or contact the school directly.
The school prides itself on nurturing the individual potential of each child across various domains, including academics, sports, and the arts. With a dedicated and talented staff, St James' aims to create a supportive and secure environment where children can thrive. The school is fully accessible, featuring wheelchair access and a lift in the Key Stage 2 building.
St James' has a long-standing tradition in the Gorton community, striving to be the school of choice for local families. The school encourages open communication with parents and carers, inviting them to reach out with any questions or concerns. For more information, visit their website or contact the school directly.
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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
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- VANTAGE CE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 457
- Boys
- 224
- Girls
- 233
- FSM %
- 60.90
- Open date
- 2015-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 457 | 224 | 233 | 420 | 60.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 447 | 238 | 209 | 420 | 58.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 445 | 217 | 228 | 420 | 60.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 445 | 217 | 228 | 420 | 60.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 456 | 221 | 235 | 199 | 55.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 432 | 212 | 220 | 199 | 49.50 |
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