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West Didsbury CE Primary School
Goodgraded 19/07/2023Ages 4–11412 pupilsFaithChurch of England
West Didsbury CE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Manchester. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 412 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/07/2023, West Didsbury CE Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Manchester can view West Didsbury CE Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 19/07/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)80%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)13%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score108
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score108
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake13.4%
Free school meals13.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language23.4%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled98%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.4%
Attendance95.4%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher26.4
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence11.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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