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St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School
Cherry Lane, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4GY, Trafford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.4 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
240
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 55% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 74% nationally. The school’s LocaleIQ score of 79.4 indicates it outperforms 79% of schools, suggesting a positive environment for learning. However, only 15% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, highlighting an area for potential growth.
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Last inspected: 21 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.3%
Asian Chinese11.7%
Black African10.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.4%
White Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Mixed Other2.1%
Other2.1%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Asian Indian1.7%
Asian Other1.3%
White Irish1.3%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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53.41390, -2.35632 · M33 4GY
School details
Local authorityTrafford
RegionNorth West
URN106359
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.smwprimary.net
Frequently asked questions
What is St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2023.
Is St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School scores 79.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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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