The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Damian Arthur (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Cheetham Hill Road, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 5LB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakdale School
Special school · Very close
Yew Tree Primary School
Primary · Very close
Cromwell High School
Special school · 376m away
Rayner Stephens High School
Secondary · 376m away
All Saints Catholic College
Secondary · 413m away
Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Base
Primary · 605m away
Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision
Primary · 605m away
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
Primary · 838m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is in Dukinfield, SK16 5LB, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St. Mary's 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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