The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 23 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
- 229
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 20.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Drake (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
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Emlyn Street, Swinton, Manchester, M27 9PD
Town setting
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The Deans Primary School
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St Mary's RC Primary School
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Questions parents ask
What is St Charles' RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Charles' RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Charles' RC Primary School?
St Charles' RC Primary School currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Charles' RC Primary School take?
St Charles' RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Charles' RC Primary School?
St Charles' RC Primary School is in Manchester, M27 9PD, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Charles' RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Charles' 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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