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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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