Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth

Type Primary / Voluntary aided school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Roman Catholic
Address Lime Grove
Off John Street
Whitworth
Rochdale
Lancashire
OL12 8DB
Phone 01706853545
Reference Number 119697

Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School has demonstrated good overall effectiveness in its recent inspection, a notable shift from its previous outstanding rating, reflecting changes since its last inspection over a decade ago. Under the consistent leadership of the governing body, the school cultivates a broad and engaging curriculum while emphasizing the importance of reading, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, can thrive in their educational environment. Positive behavior, strong staff-pupil relationships, and an open atmosphere contribute to a nurturing school culture where pupils feel valued and supported.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 204
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 56.37%
Girls: 43.63%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 14.2%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 1.5%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 29.1
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 27.3
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 30.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 19 10 29
2 19 8 27
3 17 13 30
4 17 14 31
5 15 17 32
6 13 16 29

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 93.1%
White, Other 2%
African 2%
White & Black (African) 1%
White & Asian 0.5%
Indian 0.5%
Mixed, Other 0.5%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 12 Mar 2024
Date Report
12 Mar 2024 School inspection:
18 Oct 2011 Full inspection:
10 Feb 2009 Full inspection:
06 Jun 2006 Full inspection:
15 Jan 2001 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils display positive behavior and strong engagement in learning.
  • The school has a broad and well-defined curriculum, with a strong emphasis on reading.
  • Staff foster warm relationships with pupils, helping to create a supportive atmosphere.
  • The school has effective strategies in place to identify and support pupils with SEND.
  • High rates of attendance are maintained through proactive measures.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some areas of the curriculum lack precisely defined content, limiting knowledge development.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 72%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 10%

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 108
Maths 107

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 2
Writing 0.3
Maths 3

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 19 1
Third Preference 19 0
From another Local Authority 3 0

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