St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
About St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, sits within the Manchester local authority, one of 137 primary schools in the area. In a local landscape where 15 schools hold an Outstanding rating, St Edmund's maintains a solid Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024. Among its peers in the authority, it is ranked behind Didsbury CofE Primary School, Brookburn Community School, and Rack House Primary School, which occupy the top three spots locally. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Abbott Community Primary School, 1.8 kilometres away. As a Roman Catholic school, St Edmund's serves children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available for the youngest pupils. The school is led by headteacher Patrick McMahon and has a capacity of 240 pupils, placing it as a moderately sized primary within the city's diverse educational offering.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jul 2024Source: Ofsted, 23 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:15
Source: stedmundsrcprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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