St Catherine's RC Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | School Lane Didsbury St Catherines Rc Primary Scho Manchester M20 6HS |
| Phone | 01614456359 |
| Reference Number | 105524 |
St Catherine’s RC Primary School has been judged to be good overall, marking a shift from its previous outstanding rating. The school enjoys a supportive environment where pupils feel happy and safe, and they benefit from a curriculum that is designed to meet a broad range of educational needs, including those of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school has implemented an ambitious curriculum and effectively prepares pupils for the next stages of their education. However, there are areas of concern regarding the implementation of recent curriculum revisions in some subjects, which may affect pupils' depth of knowledge in those areas.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 425 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.12%
Girls: 53.88% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 32 | 57 |
| 2 | 27 | 29 | 56 |
| 3 | 29 | 27 | 56 |
| 4 | 27 | 28 | 55 |
| 5 | 26 | 32 | 58 |
| 6 | 23 | 26 | 49 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 59.1% |
| White, Other | 8% |
| Unclassified | 6.8% |
| Irish | 5.6% |
| Indian | 4.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| African | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending the school and feel happy and safe.
- School has high expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Curriculum is ambitious and well-designed, promoting effective learning.
- Strong emphasis on reading, with effective support provided for struggling readers.
- Strong partnerships with parents to enhance pupils' reading skills.
- Pupils are well-prepared for life in modern Britain, valuing diversity and understanding democracy.
- Staff are well supported in their professional development.
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff are uncertain about recent curriculum revisions, affecting teaching consistency.
- In a few subjects, pupils do not revisit essential knowledge often enough, hindering long-term retention.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | 1.8 | ||
| Writing | -0.8 | ||
| Maths | 0.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 32 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Beaver Road Primary School
Beaver Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6SX |
0.23 miles |
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Didsbury CofE Primary School
Elm Grove, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6RL |
0.34 miles |
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Stella Maris School
St John's Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 3BR |
0.71 miles |
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St John's Church of England Primary School
Poplar Street, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 3DG |
0.76 miles |
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St Cuthbert's RC Primary School
Heyscroft Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 4UZ |
0.89 miles |
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Broad Oak Primary School
Broad Oak Lane, East Didsbury, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20 5QB |
0.91 miles |
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West Didsbury CE Primary School
Central Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20 4ZA |
0.91 miles |
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Moor Allerton Preparatory School
131 Barlow Moor Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, Lancashire, M20 2PW |
0.93 miles |
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Didsbury Road Primary School
Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey, Didsbury Road Primary School, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 3HB |
0.96 miles |
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Ladybarn Primary School
Briarfield Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 4SR |
1.04 miles |
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Freshfield Nursery School
42 Mauldeth Road, Stockport, SK4 3NB |
1.08 miles |
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Tithe Barn Primary School
Mauldeth Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 3NG |
1.09 miles |
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Manchester Muslim Preparatory School
141 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M20 2PQ |
1.09 miles |
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St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Paul's Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 4PG |
1.11 miles |
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Cavendish Primary School
Cavendish Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20 1JG |
1.15 miles |
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St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Didsbury Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 3JH |
1.16 miles |
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Green End Primary School
Burnage Lane, Burnage, Manchester, M19 1DR |
1.16 miles |
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St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester
Burnage Lane, Manchester, M19 1DR |
1.22 miles |
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The Birches School
Newholme Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2XZ |
1.26 miles |
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Mauldeth Road Primary School
Mauldeth Road, Withington, Manchester, M14 6SG |
1.34 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College
Parrs Wood Road, East Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6BX |
0.13 miles |
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Parrs Wood High School
Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury, Manchester, M20 5PG |
0.63 miles |
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Priestnall School
Priestnall Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 3HP |
0.95 miles |
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Burnage Academy for Boys
Burnage Lane, Burnage, Manchester, M19 1ER |
1.06 miles |
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Lancasterian School
Elizabeth Slinger Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2XA |
1.27 miles |
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Didsbury High School
4 the Avenue, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2ET |
1.46 miles |
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The Watkin Centre
Mulberry House, Claverton Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9TT |
1.53 miles |
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Withington Girls' School
Wellington Road, Manchester, M14 6BL |
1.56 miles |
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Heaton School
St James Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 4RE |
1.68 miles |
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Covenant Christian School
48 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 4NX |
1.76 miles |
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Levenshulme High School
Crossley Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M19 1FS |
1.83 miles |
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Stockport Academy
Heathbank Road, Cheadle Heath, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 0UP |
1.97 miles |
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Brinksway School
Yew Street, Stockport, SK4 2HG |
2.01 miles |
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Loreto High School Chorlton
Nell Lane, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 7SW |
2.01 miles |
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The Kingsway School
Foxland Road, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 4QX |
2.04 miles |
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Southern Cross School
Roundwood Road, Northenden, Manchester, M22 4AB |
2.05 miles |
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Whalley Range 11-18 High School
Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M16 8GW |
2.07 miles |
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CHS South
451 Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M21 7SX |
2.08 miles |
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Manchester High School for Girls
Grangethorpe Road, Manchester, M14 6HS |
2.13 miles |
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St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy
Glenfield Road, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 2QP |
2.15 miles |