St Catherine's RC Primary School
101%
Capacity
425
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Catherine's RC Primary School
St Catherine's RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 425 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Catherine's RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jessica Quiligotti, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9006th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 62nd out of 122 in Manchester.
St Catherine's RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 132 applications for 52 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Catherine's RC Primary School include Library, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cross Country, Rounders, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St Catherine's RC Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | School Lane, St Catherines Rc Primary Scho, Manchester, Manchester, M20 6HS |
| Headteacher | Jessica Quiligotti |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 425 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.7% |
| School Capacity | 425 / 420 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9006th of 13,686
Nationally
1289th of 2,065
In North West
62nd of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
56%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
132
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
52 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Lane, St Catherines Rc Primary Scho, Manchester
Manchester, M20 6HS
School Lane, St Catherines Rc Primary Scho, Manchester
Manchester, M20 6HS
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