The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Gordon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Denmark Road, Moss Side, Manchester, M15 6JS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWebster Primary School
Primary · Very close
Manchester Academy
Secondary · 395m away
Claremont Primary School
Primary · 869m away
Manchester Hospital School
Special school · 873m away
IncludEd Learning
Independent · 993m away
The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Heald Place Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Xaverian College
16 plus · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester's Ofsted rating?
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester?
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester take?
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester?
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester is in Manchester, M15 6JS, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester have a sixth form?
No, Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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