St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Manchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Mary's has maintained its good performance since the last full inspection in 2010. The school continues to demonstrate sustained quality across pupils' attainment, progress and attendance.
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School in Middleton was previously rated as good in October 2010. The interim assessment confirms the school's performance has been sustained.
At a Glance
30.2%
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 improved from 65% to 75%. Maths has improved from 60% to 67%. Writing has improved from 45% to 52%.
Class Sizes
31.2
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
15
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
462 pupils
480 capacity
18 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Manchester
Admissions Demand - Rochdale
Places available
3,187
Applications
2,652
Got 1st preference
91.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across Rochdale (2025/26)
Inspection History(107)
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.63212%
Overall absence
12.99735%
Persistent absence
377
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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