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St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston
St. Mary's Road, Moston, Manchester, Lancashire, M40 0DF, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.2 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
233
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 88% of parents recommending it. While the school shows strong performance in expected standards at KS2, achieving results in the top 97% nationally for reading, writing, and maths, the lack of students reaching the higher standard indicates room for improvement in challenging all learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, but prospective parents may want to consider its academic performance in greater depth.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2025Quality 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%. | 31% | Bottom 3% 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 |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Progress is communicated
84%
Good range of subjects
80%
School has high expectations
80%
School keeps me informed
76%
School supports development
76%
Good range of extra-curricular
72%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British41.2%
Black Other29.2%
Black African8.2%
Other3.9%
Asian Pakistani3.9%
Mixed Other3.4%
Mixed W+B African3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Asian Other1.7%
White Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
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53.51701, -2.17866 · M40 0DF
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN105545
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2025.
Is St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston a good school?
St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston scores 11.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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