Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester, M9 8BG · Manchester · primary school
8th of 123 primary schools in Manchester we can score, 137 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.0/10 against 1,943 of them, against 7.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 77.0 · 82 | 62% | 5.04 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. Only 12.0% reached the higher standard. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom. Pupils access Rocksteady, classical music, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, yoga, gymnastics, taekwondo, football, and basketball. Sports include netball, hockey, rounders, dodgeball, dance, and athletics. Arts features a Key Stage 2 choir, Nativity Play, and Easter performance. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in. The school has 438 pupils in a capacity of 459, leaving 21 spare places. The school is close to full, so places are likely to be competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the competitive nature of admissions with only 21 places remaining? What specific support is offered to pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How are the numerous after-school clubs scheduled to ensure they do not conflict with academic catch-up time?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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