The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
48%
-14.0pp 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)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 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
- 468
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 30.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Bollado (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Wood Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 5GL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmParkfield Primary School
Primary · 615m away
Elizabeth House School
Independent · 646m away
Bowlee Park Community Primary School
Primary · 662m away
Sunny Brow Nursery School
Nursery · 730m away
Middleton Parish Church School
Primary · 767m away
Edgar Wood Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Anne's Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Hollin Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton currently has 468 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton take?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton is in Manchester, M24 5GL, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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