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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton
Wood Street, Langley, Middleton, Manchester, M24 5GL, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.8 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
468
Capacity
480
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
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, ranking in the top 85% nationally. However, the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is notably low at 0%, indicating room for improvement in challenging pupils to excel further. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, though parents may want to consider the school's limited progress in higher achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 23 May 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% 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 British40.8%
Black African29.7%
White Other12.6%
Mixed Other3.8%
Mixed W+B African2.8%
Black Other1.9%
Asian Indian1.9%
Asian Other1.7%
Other1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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53.55566, -2.21073 · M24 5GL
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN105818
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stmrc.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2023.
Is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton a good school?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton scores 15.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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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