The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 438
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 37%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kirsty Seaborn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Wilson Road, Blackley, Manchester, M9 8BG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary · 674m away
Oasis Academy Harpur Mount
Primary · 862m away
Irk Valley Community School
Primary · 923m away
Moston Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Abraham Moss Community School
All-through · Grammar · 1.6km away
St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester
Primary · 1.7km away
Manchester Communication Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 438 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?
Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is in Manchester, M9 8BG, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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