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
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 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
- 240
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Head
- Mr Jason Hughes (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
Cherry Lane, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4GY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCherry Manor Primary School
Primary · Very close
Brentwood Community College
Special school · Very close
Brentwood School
Special school · Very close
Woodheys Primary School
Primary · 711m away
Tyntesfield Primary School
Primary · 841m away
Firs Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Trafford and Stockport College Group
16 plus · 1.0km away
Broadheath Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret Ward Catholic 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 Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School?
St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School currently has 240 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School take?
St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School?
St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School is in Sale, M33 4GY, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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