St Catherine's RC Primary School
Manchester, M20 6HS · Manchester · primary school
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68th 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 the 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Catherine's RC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cheerleading, skateboarding, and choir clubs, play netball, football, and cross country, and attend a Spanish Exchange trip. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 426 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How is the Spanish Exchange trip funded and who is eligible to attend?
What Ofsted said about St Catherine's RC Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending St Catherine’s, describing a “genuine sense of care” and feeling “happy and safe.” The school delivers a “Good” quality of education with an “ambitious curriculum” that prepares pupils well for their next stage. However, inconsistencies in implementing recent curriculum revisions in some subjects currently limit the depth of knowledge for a few pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils display high respect for one another and adults, guided by a clear behaviour system and a “strong moral compass.”
- The curriculum is carefully designed to include pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to “learn successfully alongside their peers.”
- Reading is placed “front and centre,” with skilled staff providing effective support to help struggling pupils “catch up quickly.”
- Leaders foster an “open, supportive and nurturing culture,” prioritising staff well-being and individual professional development.
- Pupils are well-prepared for life in modern Britain, valuing diversity, democracy, and contributing to the community through leadership roles and charity work.
Areas to improve
- In one or two subjects, teachers are not implementing the revised curriculum as intended, preventing some pupils from developing the depth of subject knowledge of which they are capable.
- In a few subjects, there are insufficient opportunities for pupils to revisit essential knowledge, skills, and vocabulary, hindering the embedding of knowledge into long-term memory.
Safeguarding
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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