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St Catherine's RC Primary School
School Lane, Didsbury, St Catherines Rc Primary Scho, Manchester, M20 6HS, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.6 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
425
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 74% nationally. Although only 6% of students reach the higher standard in these subjects, the school serves a diverse community with 425 pupils and has a LocaleIQ score indicating it performs better than 35% of schools in the area. Parents can expect a nurturing environment, though they may wish to consider the relatively low percentage of students achieving higher standards.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.1%
White Other8.0%
White Irish5.6%
Asian Indian4.2%
Mixed Other3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Black African1.6%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Black Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.41646, -2.22262 · M20 6HS
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN105524
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Catherine's RC Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Catherine's RC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is St Catherine's RC Primary School a good school?
St Catherine's RC Primary School scores 34.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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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