St Brigid's RC Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Grey Mare Lane Beswick Manchester M11 3DR |
| Phone | 01612235538 |
| Reference Number | 105523 |
St Brigid’s RC Primary School demonstrates a strong performance across all areas of its provision, maintaining a 'Good' rating since its previous inspection. The school fosters a nurturing environment where pupils develop positive relationships and effectively supports their overall well-being, including mental health. With a clear ambition for pupils’ achievements, the school is successful in promoting a love for learning, particularly in reading, and ensures that children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), progress well in their education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 232 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.57%
Girls: 50.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 61.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 10 | 26 |
| 2 | 11 | 18 | 29 |
| 3 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 4 | 17 | 16 | 33 |
| 5 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 6 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 27.2% |
| White, British | 24.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 5.6% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.4% |
| Caribbean | 3.4% |
| Unclassified | 3% |
| Irish | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2019 | Short inspection |
| 22 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 07 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy being part of a nurturing and caring school community.
- The school has a well-designed and ambitious curriculum.
- Pupils achieve well, including those with SEND.
- Teachers effectively build pupils' phonics knowledge.
- Pupils develop a strong sense of fairness and inclusion.
- There are many opportunities for leadership development.
- Behaviour and attitudes of pupils are positive and respectful.
- Partnerships with families are effectively maintained.
Areas for Improvement
- Essential knowledge in a small number of subjects is not clearly defined.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | ||
| Writing | -2.5 | ||
| Maths | -2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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CofE School of the Resurrection
Pilgrim Drive, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3TJ |
0.16 miles |
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Ashbury Meadow Primary School
Rylance Street, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3NA |
0.41 miles |
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St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Parkhouse Street, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 2JX |
0.48 miles |
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Ravensbury Community School
Tartan Street, Clayton, Manchester, M11 4EG |
0.64 miles |
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St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Ellenbrook Close, Gorton, Manchester, M12 5LZ |
0.68 miles |
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All Saints Primary School
Belle Vue Street, Gorton, Manchester, M12 5PW |
0.82 miles |
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Armitage CofE Primary School
Rostron Avenue, Ardwick, Manchester, M12 5NP |
0.84 miles |
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St Anne's RC Primary School
Carruthers Street, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 7EQ |
0.86 miles |
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Park View Community Primary Academy
Varley Street, Miles Platting, Manchester, M40 7EJ |
1.03 miles |
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Higher Openshaw Community School
Saunton Road, Higher Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1AJ |
1.03 miles |
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Seymour Road Academy
Seymour Road South, Manchester, M11 4PR |
1.04 miles |
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St Willibrord's RC Primary School
Vale Street, Clayton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 4WR |
1.09 miles |
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Varna Community Primary School
Chisholm Street, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 2LE |
1.1 miles |
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St Luke's CofE Primary School
Langport Avenue, Longsight, Manchester, M12 4NG |
1.14 miles |
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Co-op Academy New Islington
10 Hugh Oldham Way, New Islington Marina, Ancoats, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 6EY |
1.28 miles |
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Rodney House School
2 Albert Grove, Longsight, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 4WF |
1.32 miles |
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Co-op Academy Medlock
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1.33 miles |
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Plymouth Grove Primary School
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1.33 miles |
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St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
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1.38 miles |
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St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester
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1.4 miles |
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The East Manchester Academy
60 Grey Mare Lane, Beswick, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 3DS |
0.05 miles |
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Connell Co-Op College
301 Alan Turing Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 3BS |
0.11 miles |
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LTE Group
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0.55 miles |
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Music Stuff
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0.65 miles |
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Sol Christian Academy
115, Fairfield Street, M12 6EL |
1.03 miles |
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Co-op Academy Belle Vue
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1.08 miles |
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Progress Schools - Gorton
Hideout Youth Zone, 1 Queens Avenue, Manchester, M12 5PX |
1.12 miles |
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Orchard House Specialist High School
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1.19 miles |
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Dean Trust Ardwick
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1.23 miles |
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St Peter's RC High School
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1.3 miles |
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Droylsden Academy
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1.6 miles |
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The Greens ENS
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1.69 miles |
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Manchester Hospital School
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1.72 miles |
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Fairfield High School for Girls
Fairfield Avenue, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6AB |
1.83 miles |
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Manchester Communication Academy
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1.83 miles |
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The Cooperative College
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1.89 miles |
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Xaverian College
Lower Park Road, Manchester, M14 5RB |
1.93 miles |
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Wright Robinson College
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1.94 miles |
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
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1.95 miles |
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Grange School
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1.96 miles |