The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 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
- 444
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 45.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Colette Howe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Victoria Avenue, Blackley, Manchester, M9 0RR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCo-op Academy Manchester
Secondary · 560m away
Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School
Free school · Grammar · 655m away
Pike Fold Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Crosslee Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Crumpsall Lane Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Irk Valley Community School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Clare's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Clare's RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Clare's RC Primary School?
St Clare's RC Primary School currently has 444 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Clare's RC Primary School take?
St Clare's RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Clare's RC Primary School?
St Clare's RC Primary School is in Manchester, M9 0RR, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Clare's RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Clare'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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