St Clare's RC Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Victoria Avenue Blackley Manchester M9 0RR |
| Phone | 01617404993 |
| Reference Number | 105554 |
St Clare’s RC Primary School continues to demonstrate a strong performance, maintaining its status as a good school since its last inspection in 2018. The pupils thrive in a supportive environment, quickly adapting to school life and showing high levels of engagement and joy in their learning. The school has high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they have equal access to the comprehensive curriculum offered. Positive behavior among pupils, alongside effective extra-curricular activities, contributes to a vibrant school atmosphere.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 444 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.85%
Girls: 53.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 33 | 58 |
| 2 | 28 | 30 | 58 |
| 3 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 4 | 24 | 36 | 60 |
| 5 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
| 6 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 50.9% |
| African | 20.5% |
| White, Other | 9.2% |
| Indian | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2024 | School inspection |
| 11 Dec 2018 | Short inspection |
| 18 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and engaged in their learning.
- Strong emphasis on reading and early literacy skills.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Excellent behavior and respect among pupils.
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities available.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment methods in some subjects do not accurately cover content taught.
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 | 2% |
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 | 104 | ||
| 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 | -0.5 | ||
| Writing | -2.2 | ||
| Maths | -0.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 3 |
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