Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
About Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
Our Lady's RC Primary School in Manchester is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary that runs very close to its full capacity of 210 pupils, with 206 children currently on roll. The school serves a community with a notably high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 42.2%, which is significantly above the national average and reflects the local demographic context. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 53 applications for just 11 available places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.82. All 11 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the numbers suggest that families who don't put it first face very long odds. The school has a nursery provision, so children can join from age three, and its Roman Catholic character is likely a key draw for local Catholic families in the Manchester area.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 May 2024Latest monitoring visit (23 May 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Source: ourladys-pri.manchester.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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