St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester
83%
Capacity
371
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester
St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 371 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 446 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Joanne O'Mullane Mrs Tracey Collins, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7440th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 122 in Manchester.
St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester is a popular choice with families — it received 161 applications for 60 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 75 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester include Art Studios, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Cricket, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester 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 | Clare Road, Manchester, Manchester, M19 2QW |
| Headteacher | Joanne O'Mullane Mrs Tracey Collins |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 371 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.6% |
| School Capacity | 371 / 446 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7440th of 13,686
Nationally
1057th of 2,065
In North West
45th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
61%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
161
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
75 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester
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Contact Information
Clare Road, Manchester
Manchester, M19 2QW
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