The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School
90%
Capacity
430
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School
The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 430 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Clare Campbell, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10511th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 87th out of 122 in Manchester.
The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 90 applications for 42 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Gymnastics, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Drama, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic 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 | 20 Blue Moon Way, Manchester, Manchester, M14 7SH |
| Headteacher | Clare Campbell |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 430 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 47.0% |
| School Capacity | 430 / 480 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10511th of 13,686
Nationally
1543rd of 2,065
In North West
87th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
45%
'23/24
50%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed42
90
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
42 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.
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Contact Information
20 Blue Moon Way, Manchester
Manchester, M14 7SH
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