St Brigid's RC Primary School
Manchester, M11 3DR · Manchester · primary school
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74th 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 — 4.6/10 against 504 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Brigid's RC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 219 pupils against a stated capacity of 239. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between the 48.0% expected standard and the 64% national median? What specific strategies are used to raise the 7.0% higher standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about St Brigid's RC Primary School
Overview
St Brigid’s RC Primary School is described as a “nurturing and caring school community” where pupils enjoy positive relationships with staff and peers. The inspection found that the school is “highly ambitious for pupils’ achievement,” with students living up to the motto ‘Dream it, Believe it, Achieve it’. Overall, the school provides a good quality of education, with effective leadership and strong personal development outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), “achieve well” and develop a “love of learning” from an early age.
- Teachers are “swift to spot any pupils who may be falling behind with their reading” and help them catch up quickly, fostering enthusiasm for books.
- Classrooms are “calm,” allowing pupils to behave well, respect differences, and maintain a “keen sense of fairness.”
- The school supports pupils’ well-being effectively, including mental health, and offers enriching opportunities such as trips, after-school clubs, and leadership roles.
- Staff benefit from a “strong culture of teamwork and care,” with workload considerations integrated into curriculum changes.
Areas to improve
- The school should “sharpen aspects of the curriculum” in a small number of subjects where essential knowledge is not clearly defined, to ensure pupils “know more and remember more over time.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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