St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Cherry Lane Sale Cheshire M33 4GY |
| Phone | 01619699852 |
| Reference Number | 106359 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 240 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.75%
Girls: 51.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 3 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| 4 | 17 | 15 | 32 |
| 5 | 13 | 20 | 33 |
| 6 | 16 | 16 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 54.6% |
| Chinese | 12.1% |
| African | 10.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Irish | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-02-14 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-21 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2011-05-18 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-07-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-03-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-02-14 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | -0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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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
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Woodheys Primary School
Meadway, Woodheys Primary School, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4PG |
0.44 miles |
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Tyntesfield Primary School
Alma Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4HE |
0.52 miles |
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Firs Primary School
Firs Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5EL |
0.64 miles |
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Broadheath Primary School
Sinderland Road, Broadheath, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 5JQ |
0.67 miles |
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Park Road Academy Primary School
Frieston Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 5AP |
0.86 miles |
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All Saints' Catholic Primary School
Cedar Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5NW |
1.18 miles |
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St Hugh's Catholic Primary School
Park Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 6TQ |
1.19 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
St Mary's Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 6SA |
1.23 miles |
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Navigation Primary School
Hawarden Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1NG |
1.26 miles |
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Brooklands Primary School
Woodbourne Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3SY |
1.26 miles |
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Wellfield Infant and Nursery School
Church Lane, Sale, M33 5QW |
1.27 miles |
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Forest Park Preparatory School
27 Oakfield, Sale, M33 6NB |
1.29 miles |
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Wellfield Junior School
Dumber Lane, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5QX |
1.38 miles |
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Heyes Lane Primary School
Crofton Avenue, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 6BZ |
1.43 miles |
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Forest School
Moss Lane, Altrincham, WA15 6LJ |
1.49 miles |
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Park Road Sale Primary School
Park Road, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 6HR |
1.57 miles |
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Willows Primary School
Victoria Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 6PP |
1.59 miles |
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Springfield Primary School
Springfield Road, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 7XS |
1.63 miles |
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Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School
Townfield Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4DS |
1.64 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Marlborough Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3AF |
1.64 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Brentwood School
Cherry Lane, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4GY |
0.08 miles |
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The Trafford and Stockport College Group
Manchester Road, Altrincham, WA14 5PQ |
0.65 miles |
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Manor Academy Sale
Manor Avenue, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5JX |
0.75 miles |
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Ashton-on-Mersey School
Cecil Avenue, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5BP |
0.8 miles |
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Changing Lives
Isherwood Rd, Nursery farm, Carrington, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M31 4BH |
1.07 miles |
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Wellington School
Wellington Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 7RH |
1.63 miles |
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Sale Grammar School
Marsland Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3NH |
1.73 miles |
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Loreto Grammar School
Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4AH |
1.77 miles |
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North Cestrian School
Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4AJ |
1.77 miles |
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Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Urban Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8HT |
1.93 miles |
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Sale High School
Norris Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3JR |
2.12 miles |
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Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Cavendish Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2NL |
2.26 miles |
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Altrincham College
Green Lane, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8QW |
2.45 miles |
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Urmston Grammar Academy
Newton Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5UG |
2.54 miles |
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Flixton Girls School
Flixton Road, Trafford, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5DR |
2.55 miles |
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St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Bradfield Road, Urmston, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M41 9PD |
2.57 miles |
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Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Marlborough Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2RS |
2.59 miles |
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Dixons Brooklands Academy
Moor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M23 9BP |
2.6 miles |
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Wellacre Technology Academy
Irlam Road, Flixton, Urmston, Manchester, Lancashire, M41 6AP |
2.78 miles |
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Lostock High School
Selby Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9PL |
3.02 miles |