The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 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
- 11.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mr Stuart Hewson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hemming Drive, Eccles, Manchester, M30 0FJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmClarendon Road Community Primary School
Primary · 699m away
Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School
Independent · 731m away
Branwood Preparatory School
Independent · 759m away
Lewis Street Primary School
Primary · 786m away
Arbour Academy
Academy · 800m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 944m away
Holy Cross and All Saints RC Primary School
Primary · 966m away
Greenwood School
Special school · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's RC Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's RC Primary School?
St Mary's RC Primary School currently has 240 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's RC Primary School take?
St Mary's RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's RC Primary School?
St Mary's RC Primary School is in Manchester, M30 0FJ, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary'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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