St Richard's RC Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Wilpshire Avenue Longsight Manchester M12 5TL |
| Phone | 01612245552 |
| Reference Number | 105544 |
St Richard’s RC Primary School has been rated as good overall in its recent inspection, reflecting strengths in behavior and attitudes, which were deemed outstanding. The school fosters a supportive and cooperative environment where pupils are happy, learn to act responsibly, and demonstrate excellent behavior. While most pupils achieve well academically, there are areas to improve particularly in some subjects of the curriculum, where clarity about the knowledge to be taught could be enhanced. This is the school's first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic, and it has successfully re-established its educational provision after the challenges faced during that time.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 468 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.43%
Girls: 49.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 51.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 58.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 38 | 60 |
| 2 | 40 | 20 | 60 |
| 3 | 25 | 35 | 60 |
| 4 | 31 | 26 | 57 |
| 5 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 6 | 33 | 26 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 39.1% |
| African | 15.6% |
| White, British | 9.8% |
| Asian, Other | 8.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.3% |
| Indian | 2.8% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 26 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils display impressive self-control and behavior in all aspects of school life.
- The school has a carefully thought-out curriculum that is delivered effectively.
- Pupils demonstrate a love for reading and receive strong phonics instruction.
- Strong relationships exist among pupils, staff, and leaders, fostering a positive learning environment.
- The school provides a wide range of activities that support personal development and community responsibility.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum areas lack clarity about key information for teaching and assessment.
- Support for some pupils with SEND is not always well-matched to their individual needs.
- Leadership in some areas of the school is not as secure as it should be, affecting staff development.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 13% |
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 | 109 | ||
| Maths | 109 |
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 | 1.1 | ||
| Writing | -1.4 | ||
| Maths | 1.5 |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
Sample
UnlockUnlock Premium
Get percentile rankings, historic result charts, admissions data, and post-GCSE destinations for every school.
£9.99 one-off payment. Lifetime access, no subscription.
Unlock for £9.992025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 32 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Crowcroft Park Primary School
Stovell Avenue, Manchester, M12 5SY |
0.08 miles |
|
Gorton Primary School
Mount Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7GR |
0.3 miles |
|
Stanley Grove Primary Academy
STANLEY GROVE, RUSHFORD STREET, LONGSIGHT, GREATER MANCHESTER, M12 4NL |
0.49 miles |
|
Longsight Community Primary
Farrer Road, Longsight, Manchester, Lancashire, M13 0QX |
0.52 miles |
|
St Agnes C of E Primary School
50 Hamilton Road, Manchester, M13 0PE |
0.53 miles |
|
Rodney House School
2 Albert Grove, Longsight, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 4WF |
0.6 miles |
|
Chapel Street Community Primary School
Chapel Street, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 3GH |
0.62 miles |
|
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Knutsford Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7NJ |
0.71 miles |
|
Alma Park Primary School
Errwood Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 2PF |
0.75 miles |
|
Rushbrook Primary Academy
Shillingford Road, Gorton, Manchester, Lancashire, M18 7TN |
0.76 miles |
|
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Broom Avenue, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 2UH |
0.82 miles |
|
St John's CofE Primary School
Clarence Road, Longsight, Manchester, M13 0YE |
0.82 miles |
|
Birchfields Primary School
Lytham Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6PL |
0.83 miles |
|
Old Hall Drive Academy
Old Hall Drive, Gorton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M18 7FU |
0.84 miles |
|
St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester
Clare Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 2QW |
0.9 miles |
|
St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester
Richmond Grove, Longsight, Manchester, M13 0BT |
0.98 miles |
|
Cringle Brook Primary School
388 Slade Lane, Levenshulme, M19 2HT |
0.98 miles |
|
All Saints Primary School
Belle Vue Street, Gorton, Manchester, M12 5PW |
1.01 miles |
|
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
Stelling Street, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8LW |
1.11 miles |
|
Acacias Community Primary School
Alexandra Drive, Burnage, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M19 2WW |
1.12 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Grange School
Matthews Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M12 4GR |
0.32 miles |
|
St Peter's RC High School
Kirkmanshulme Lane, Greater Manchester, M12 4WB |
0.53 miles |
|
Cedar Mount Academy
GORTON EDUCATION VILLAGE, 50 WEMBLEY ROAD, GORTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 7DT |
0.57 miles |
|
Melland High School
GORTON EDUCATION VILLAGE, 50 WEMBLEY ROAD, GORTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 7DT |
0.57 miles |
|
Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy
19 Albert Road, Manchester, M19 2EQ |
0.62 miles |
|
Manchester Enterprise Academy Central
Lytham Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M14 6PL |
0.75 miles |
|
Co-op Academy Belle Vue
450 Hyde Road, Manchester, M12 4BA |
0.77 miles |
|
Progress Schools - Gorton
Hideout Youth Zone, 1 Queens Avenue, Manchester, M12 5PX |
0.8 miles |
|
The Manchester Grammar School
Old Hall Lane, Manchester, M13 0XT |
0.91 miles |
|
Levenshulme High School
Crossley Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M19 1FS |
1.05 miles |
|
Dean Trust Ardwick
345 Stockport Road, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire, M13 0LF |
1.07 miles |
|
LTE Group
Whitworth House, Whitworth St, Openshaw, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 2WH |
1.36 miles |
|
Xaverian College
Lower Park Road, Manchester, M14 5RB |
1.4 miles |
|
Manchester High School for Girls
Grangethorpe Road, Manchester, M14 6HS |
1.44 miles |
|
Reddish Hall School
Denstone Road, Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 6UY |
1.44 miles |
|
Music Stuff
Unit 2, The Cuthbert Centre, 877 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 2NA |
1.51 miles |
|
Manchester Hospital School
3rd Floor School, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, Lancashire, M13 9WL |
1.58 miles |
|
Heaton School
St James Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 4RE |
1.71 miles |
|
The East Manchester Academy
60 Grey Mare Lane, Beswick, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 3DS |
1.78 miles |
|
Withington Girls' School
Wellington Road, Manchester, M14 6BL |
1.78 miles |