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St Mary's RC Primary School
Kynder Street, Denton, Manchester, M34 2AR, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.5 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
231
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 94% of parents recommending it. While the school performs in the top 95% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, it currently faces challenges in achieving higher standards, with 0% reaching the higher level. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 3-11, but prospective parents may want to consider the need for improvement in advanced academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 15 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%. | 36% | Bottom 5% 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 (31 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child makes good progress
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School keeps me informed
87%
School supports development
87%
School has high expectations
84%
Good range of extra-curricular
74%
Progress is communicated
74%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.2%
Mixed Other13.4%
Black African10.0%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Black Other2.2%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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53.45319, -2.11424 · M34 2AR
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN106252
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stmarysdenton.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's RC Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's RC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is St Mary's RC Primary School a good school?
St Mary's RC Primary School scores 14.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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 RC Primary School?
Based on 31 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's RC Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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