The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
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
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 420
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 47.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Madeline Muldoon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Bethnall Drive, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 7ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWithington Girls' School
Independent · 845m away
Old Moat Primary School
Primary · 848m away
Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Shawgrove School
Special school · 1.6km away
CHS South
Secondary · 1.6km away
Cavendish Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Didsbury High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 420 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is in Manchester, M14 7ED, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Kentigern's RC 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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