Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester, Manchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a happy, harmonious school where pupils feel part of a caring family and are excited to learn each day. Staff are expert at checking what pupils understand and addressing gaps quickly, ensuring all children - including those with additional needs - achieve very well. The school provides wonderful opportunities beyond the classroom, from residential trips to drama performances, helping pupils grow into confident and resilient individuals.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and attitudes - pupils are exceptionally well-behaved and immersed in purposeful learning from Nursery to Year 6
- Outstanding support for pupils with additional needs, including those learning English as an additional language - staff act swiftly to help them catch up and integrate
- Exceptional phonics teaching and love of reading - pupils develop into confident, fluent readers with genuine enthusiasm for books and poetry
- Remarkable personal development programme with high aspirations for all pupils
- Rich and diverse curriculum with memorable experiences including residential trips, music and drama performances
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff maintaining an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Coding club, drama club, chess club, residential trips (including Spain), music performances with local theatre companies, breakfast club
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester is an outstanding school where pupils arrive eager to learn and thrive in a warm, caring environment that celebrates diversity. The school has maintained its outstanding status with exceptional achievement across all areas, from early years through Year 6.
At a Glance
35.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 92% to 77%. Maths has declined from 88% to 83%. Writing has improved from 67% to 77%.
Class Sizes
26.6
Avg class size
25.7
Infant (KS1)
27.8
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
218 pupils
210 capacity
8 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Manchester
Admissions Demand - Manchester
Places available
7,395
Applications
5,691
Got 1st preference
97.3%
Got preferred school
99.5%
Primary admissions across Manchester (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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Pupil Demographics
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.63233%
Overall absence
10.05587%
Persistent absence
179
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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