Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Bury. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School.

Manchester, M253AS Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

69

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
81.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 21.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
31 October 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Highfield Road
Prestwich
Manchester, M253AS

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105345
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Highfield Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 3AS
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
445 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Salford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
306
Free School Meals
8.7% (27 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
21.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
21.0 (+13.7 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.7 (7.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
17 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
34
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
306 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"This is our school. Let it be full of love."

Gospel Values Welcome Respect Value

Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School is Catholic and under the trusteeship of the Diocese of Salford; it serves the parish of Our Lady of Grace, Prestwich, with strong links to the parish and local community and works closely with the Parish Priest, Fr Philip. The school emphasises mission statements centred on WORK, WORSHIP and WITNESS, nurturing the whole child, providing an exciting curriculum and achieving excellent academic standards.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Acting Headteacher Mr Collins. Since February 2024 he has served as Acting Head at Our Lady of Grace. The school has served Prestwich for over 125 years and aims to be a happy, secure and forward-looking school, with a Gospel Values–based education and high achievements. The motto ‘I have come that they may have life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10) is cited in context of the school.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Gaelic football Cross Country

Facilities

Gym equipment

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum Outline Enrichment Outline & Assessment Intent, Implementation & Impact Subject Overviews

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

BEFORE 9 CLUB operates from 8:00am – 8:50am with breakfast served 8:00am – 8:30am (price approx £5.80 per session). EARLY BIRD CLUB operates from 7:30am – 8:00am with breakfast served 8:00am – 8:30am (price approx £3.60 per session). AFTER 3 CLUB operates from 3:30pm – 5:30pm with a snack and drink provided (price approx £13.92 per session). For queries, contact Mrs Ramsbottom (Before9After3 Club) or Mrs Barmby in the School Office (0161 796 7254).

SEND Provision

SEND Lead is Mr Barker. Contact: [email protected] or 0161 796 7254. SEND Policy (2024) and SEND Information (2024) available.

Admissions Criteria

Welcomes children from ALL faiths. Published Admission Number (PAN) for September 2026 Reception intake is 60.

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