The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
14% 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, 22 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
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 31%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Ms Jo McGarry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Buckingham Road, Cadishead, Manchester, Lancashire, M44 5HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCadishead Primary Academy
Primary · 631m away
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Irlam and Cadishead Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Forest Gate Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Fairfield House School
Independent · 1.6km away
St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Partington Central Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE Primary School?
St Mary's CofE Primary School currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's CofE Primary School take?
St Mary's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's CofE Primary School?
St Mary's CofE Primary School is in Manchester, M44 5HG, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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