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Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
Whalley Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8AW, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.6 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
206
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 79% for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. However, only 52% of pupils meet the expected standard, and there are no students achieving the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in academic achievement. Overall, parents may appreciate the school's positive environment, but should consider its performance metrics carefully.
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Last inspected: 7 July 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British14.1%
White Other12.1%
Black Other11.7%
Black African10.7%
Other9.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.8.3%
Mixed Other6.3%
Asian Indian4.9%
Black Caribbean4.9%
Mixed W+B African4.4%
Asian Other4.4%
Asian Pakistani3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Location
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53.45405, -2.26486 · M16 8AW
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN105543
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester rated by Ofsted?
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 July 2015.
Is Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester a good school?
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester scores 18.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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