Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Woodhouse Lane Benchill Manchester Greater Manchester M22 9NW |
| Phone | 01619983422 |
| Reference Number | 139467 |
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School continues to demonstrate good performance, maintaining high expectations for both pupil behavior and achievement. The school has effectively fostered a positive atmosphere where pupils feel proud to attend, actively engage, and support one another. While most students, including those with SEND, achieve well due to a broad and ambitious curriculum, there are areas where clarity on subject content and assessment practices could be refined to enhance learning outcomes further. Overall, the school excels in fostering pupils' emotional well-being, with initiatives like the ‘Talk Team’ and additional activities that enhance their sense of community and social responsibility, such as engaging in local issues and elections. Although the school has very effective reading and behavior management strategies, areas that require improvement include a few subjects where the essential knowledge is insufficiently defined and assessment strategies need further refinement. This inspection marks the first ungraded review since the school was rated good in February 2018.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 363 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.69%
Girls: 49.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 38.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 21.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 25 | 50 |
| 2 | 19 | 25 | 44 |
| 3 | 21 | 22 | 43 |
| 4 | 26 | 16 | 42 |
| 5 | 19 | 24 | 43 |
| 6 | 21 | 25 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 41% |
| Indian | 13.5% |
| White, Other | 12.1% |
| African | 8.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
| 06 Feb 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 May 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Feb 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Oct 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Apr 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Apr 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 25 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School | |
| 25 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
| 08 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, including those with SEND.
- High expectations for behavior and achievement shared by leaders and staff.
- Effective emotional support structures, including the 'Talk Team'.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum from early years through key stage 1.
- Strong early reading support leading to enthusiastic readers in key stage 2.
- Active involvement of pupils in democratic processes within the school.
- Positive relationships fostered across a diverse community.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, clarity on essential knowledge is lacking.
- Assessment strategies in select subjects do not adequately check pupil understanding.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
Progress Scores
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| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | ||
| Writing | -0.8 | ||
| Maths | 0.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 24 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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