The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 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
- 319
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Butterworth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Location
Evesham Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1PY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
Primary · Very close
Alkrington Primary School
Primary · 622m away
Crosslee Community Primary School
Primary · 712m away
St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 827m away
Co-op Academy North Manchester
Secondary · 900m away
Charlestown Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Primary · 1.1km away
E-ACT Blackley Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale?
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale currently has 319 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale take?
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale?
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale is in Manchester, M24 1PY, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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