St Mary's RC Primary School
Manchester, M34 2AR · Tameside · primary school
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58th 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 — 0.3/10 against 4,058 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 62% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
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 RC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 228 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
Since the results for the higher standard are 0.0%, what specific support is provided to pupils aiming to exceed the expected standard? How does the school manage class sizes when the total roll exceeds the designated capacity?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's RC Primary School
Overview
St Mary’s RC Primary School is described as a place with a "real sense of family" where pupils feel "happy and safe." The report highlights that the school has established an "ambitious curriculum" and that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, "achieve well" and are "well prepared for the next stage of their education."
Strengths
- Staff provide "exceptional support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, helping them to "thrive" academically and socially.
- Reading is a clear priority, with staff skilled in helping pupils become "fluent readers" and providing "exemplary support" for those who struggle.
- Pupils demonstrate "very positive attitudes to their learning," sustaining concentration and showing high attendance.
- The school promotes wider personal development through enterprise activities and debates, helping pupils understand different perspectives.
- Governance is effective, with leaders who are "knowledgeable" and use their experience to "challenge and support" school leaders.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, "important knowledge that pupils need has not been clearly defined or taught," leading to gaps in prior knowledge.
- Some aspects of the personal, social, health and economic curriculum are "less well developed," with older pupils struggling to remember information about healthy relationships and consent.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| 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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