St Mary's CofE Primary School
Manchester, M43 7BR · Tameside · primary school
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33rd of 59 primary schools in Tameside we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.1/10 against 2,601 of them, against 3.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Kids Club, Eco group, Adventure Club, Gardening club, Book Club, and Honours Programme. Sports include netball, basketball, boccia, athletics, gymnastics, and BMX sessions. Arts activities feature Kennedy's Performing Arts, iSingPOP, and TTRock Star day. Trips range from Year 6 visits to Robinwood to EYFS farm trips. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 232 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? How are the various clubs and trips funded or organised for families?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Mary’s CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and describe the environment as a ‘hub of love’. The report highlights strong behaviour, high expectations for achievement, and a curriculum that is suitably ambitious for most subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘impeccable manners’ and are ‘highly respectful’ to one another and adults.
- Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ‘achieve well’.
- Staff ‘prioritise the development of children’s communication and language skills’ in the early years.
- The school offers a ‘wide range of extra-curricular activities’ and opportunities for personal development.
- Staff feel ‘valued and supported’ due to a systematic approach to workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, ‘the important knowledge that pupils should know and remember is not as clear’, hindering long-term knowledge building.
- Beyond key stage 1, pupils do not have enough opportunities to read an ‘ambitious range of texts’, limiting vocabulary and comprehension development.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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