The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 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
- 206
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 42.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Gordon (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Whalley Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmManley Park Primary School
Primary · 348m away
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Primary · 651m away
St Bede's College
Independent · 866m away
St John Vianney School
Special school · 935m away
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Teresa's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
Independent · 1.3km away
William Hulme's Grammar School
All-through · Grammar · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester?
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester take?
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester?
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester is in Manchester, M16 8AW, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady's RC 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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