The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 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
- 99%
- FSM
- 51.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Murray (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Wilpshire Avenue, Longsight, Manchester, M12 5TL
Town setting
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Chapel Street Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Ethel Terrace Independent School
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Marshall Road Independent School
Independent · 1.1km away
Alma Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Rushbrook Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Richard's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Richard's RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Richard's RC Primary School?
St Richard's RC Primary School currently has 468 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Richard's RC Primary School take?
St Richard's RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Richard's RC Primary School?
St Richard's RC Primary School is in Manchester, M12 5TL, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Richard's RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Richard'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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