The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp 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)
108
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.
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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 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
- 425
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Jessica Quiligotti (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Lane, St Catherines Rc Primary Scho, Manchester, M20 6HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College
Secondary · Very close
Beaver Road Primary School
Primary · 372m away
Didsbury CofE Primary School
Primary · 555m away
Parrs Wood High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Stella Maris School
Independent · 1.1km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Broad Oak Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ewing School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Catherine's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Catherine's RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Catherine's RC Primary School?
St Catherine's RC Primary School currently has 425 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Catherine's RC Primary School take?
St Catherine's RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Catherine's RC Primary School?
St Catherine's RC Primary School is in Manchester, M20 6HS, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Catherine's RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Catherine's 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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