The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 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 9 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 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
- 430
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 47%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Clare Campbell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
20 Blue Moon Way, Rusholme, Manchester, M14 7SH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWilbraham Primary School
Primary · 552m away
Manchester High School for Girls
Independent · 816m away
St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 978m away
St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme
Primary · 1.2km away
William Hulme's Grammar School
All-through · Grammar · 1.2km away
St Bede's College
Independent · 1.3km away
Withington Girls' School
Independent · 1.4km away
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School?
The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School currently has 430 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School take?
The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School?
The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School is in Manchester, M14 7SH, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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