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St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Withington Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8FQ, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.3 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
642
Capacity
720
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 69% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 39% nationally. The school also boasts a strong LocaleIQ score of 77.3, indicating it outperforms 77% of schools in the area. However, only 12% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 20 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani40.5%
Other17.9%
Black African14.8%
Mixed Other5.5%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
White British4.0%
Asian Indian2.3%
Black Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Other1.4%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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53.44948, -2.25869 · M16 8FQ
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN105493
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Margaret's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Margaret's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2023.
Is St Margaret's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Margaret's CofE Primary School scores 77.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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