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St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Ribble Drive, Whitefield, Manchester, Lancashire, M45 8NJ, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.6 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
209
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a strong performance in Key Stage 2, the school ranks in the top 67% nationally for expected reading, writing, and maths, although only 4% achieve the higher standard. However, it is important to note that the recent Ofsted report rated the school as inadequate, indicating significant areas for improvement. The LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 2% of schools, which may raise concerns for prospective parents.
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Last inspected: 21 June 2022Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.9%
Black African8.1%
Black Other4.8%
White Other4.3%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Indian3.3%
Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Location
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53.55063, -2.28009 · M45 8NJ
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN149679
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 June 2022.
Is St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores 1.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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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