The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 348
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 23.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Gerrard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Belgrave Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, Lancashire, M26 4DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGorsefield Primary School
Primary · Very close
Star Radcliffe Academy
Secondary · 674m away
Millwood Primary Special School
Special school · 720m away
Wesley Methodist Primary School
Primary · 724m away
Cams Lane Primary School
Primary · 793m away
Radcliffe Primary School
Primary · 842m away
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe
Primary · 875m away
Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently has 348 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy take?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is in Manchester, M26 4DG, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Roman 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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