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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale
Evesham Road, Alkrington, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1PY, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.9 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
319
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a solid educational foundation, particularly with its Key Stage 2 results showing students performing in the top 80% nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 44% of parents would recommend the school, indicating some areas for improvement in parent satisfaction. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it faces more challenges compared to many others in the area, but it serves a diverse community of 319 pupils aged 3-11.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality 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%. | 51% | Bottom 20% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (118 responses)
★★★★★2.9
School keeps me informed
95%
My child feels safe
86%
My child is happy
86%
Progress is communicated
68%
Behaviour is good
67%
My child makes good progress
64%
Good range of subjects
64%
School has high expectations
49%
School responds to concerns
47%
I'd recommend this school
44%
School supports development
44%
Good range of extra-curricular
40%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.8%
Black African7.5%
White Other2.8%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Other2.2%
Black Other1.3%
White Irish0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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53.53442, -2.19196 · M24 1PY
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN105820
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stthomasmorerc.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale a good school?
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale scores 12.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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 Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale?
Based on 118 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale receives a satisfaction score of 59% across all parent survey questions.
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