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St Richard's RC Primary School
Wilpshire Avenue, Longsight, Manchester, M12 5TL, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.4 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
468
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school excels with 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 24% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 81.4 indicates it outperforms 81% of other schools, reflecting a positive learning environment. While 13% of students achieve a higher standard, there may be room for growth in this area.
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Last inspected: 19 June 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani39.1%
Black African15.6%
White British9.8%
Asian Other8.8%
Other6.0%
Black Other4.9%
Mixed Other4.3%
Asian Bangladeshi4.3%
Asian Indian2.8%
White Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.45219, -2.18870 · M12 5TL
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN105544
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Richard's RC Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Richard's RC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 June 2024.
Is St Richard's RC Primary School a good school?
St Richard's RC Primary School scores 81.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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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