The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School

Manchester, M14 7SH · Manchester · primary school

Ofsted: Requires improvement · 2024 Mixed Primary Roman Catholic
OfstedRequires improvement
Pupils430
FSM47.0%
KS2 expected38%

Catchment / designated area

Confirmed full 5-category oversubscription order (LAC, medical/social, siblings, recent movers, distance) has NO catchment-area criterion — pure straight-line distance tiebreaker.

Source: Manchester admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2024-05-22)

Overall effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Requires improvement

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Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Manchester admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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