The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 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
- 284
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 6.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Head
- Mr T Collins(Acting) (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Highfield Road, Prestwich, Manchester, Lancashire, M25 3AS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCloughside College
Special school · 404m away
Heaton Park Primary School
Primary · 483m away
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich
Primary · 605m away
The Heys School
Secondary · 659m away
Whitefield Community Primary School
Primary · 890m away
Higher Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Prestwich Preparatory School
Independent · 1.2km away
Philips High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School a selective school?
No. Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School?
Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School currently has 284 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School take?
Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School?
Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School is in Manchester, M25 3AS, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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