The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 48.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Donna Malcolm
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Balmfield Street, Cheetham, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 0SP
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is in Manchester, M8 0SP, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Chad's Roman Catholic 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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