The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
15% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 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
- 371
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 18.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Joanne O'Mullane Mrs Tracey Collins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Clare Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 2QW
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester?
St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester currently has 371 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester take?
St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester?
St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester is in Manchester, M19 2QW, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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