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St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Ellenbrook Close, Gorton, Manchester, M12 5LZ, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.9 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
222
Capacity
262
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a focus on primary education for children aged 3-11, this school has shown a KS2 expected attainment rate in reading, writing, and maths at 65%, placing it in the top 50% nationally. However, it received an Inadequate rating from Ofsted in March 2023, indicating significant areas for improvement. The LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than only 2% of schools, which may raise concerns for prospective parents.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2023Quality 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African34.7%
White British15.3%
Black Other12.6%
Other9.0%
Mixed Other5.0%
White Other4.5%
Asian Chinese3.6%
Asian Indian3.2%
Asian Pakistani3.2%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Other1.4%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Location
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53.46954, -2.18799 · M12 5LZ
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN150650
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stfrancismanchester.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2023.
Is St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores 1.9/100 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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