The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
36%
-26.0pp 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)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 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
- 231
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Head
- Mr Neil Price (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
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Kynder Street, Denton, Manchester, M34 2AR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas More RC College
Secondary · 338m away
Greswell Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 628m away
Russell Scott Primary School
Primary · 798m away
Denton Community Academy
Secondary · 849m away
Linden Road Primary School and Hearing Impaired Resource Base
Primary · 883m away
Linden Road Academy and Hearing Impaired Base
Primary · 883m away
St Anne's Primary School
Primary · 899m away
Corrie Primary School
Primary · 958m 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 October 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 231 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, M34 2AR, in the Tameside 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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