St Brigid's RC Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Brigid's RC Primary School.

Manchester, M113DR Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

42

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
36.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 43.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
23 April 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Grey Mare Lane
Beswick
Manchester, M113DR
Phone
1612235538
Website
st-brigids.manchester.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105523
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Grey Mare Lane, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3DR
Website
www.st-brigids.manchester.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
207 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
231
Free School Meals
59.5% (137 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.3% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
43.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 102.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
231 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.5 per year)

Down -3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Dream it. Believe it. Achieve it."

HAPPY, KIND PEOPLE FLOURISHING, RESILIENT LEARNERS PLAYFUL, COURAGEOUS EXPLORERS A FAITHFUL, THRIVING COMMUNITY FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT TO BE THE BEST WE CAN BE AS SHINING EXAMPLES OF GOD’S LOVE DREAM IT. BELIEVE IT. ACHIEVE IT.

We pride ourselves on our Catholic ethos and our faith in action. Religious Education is the core subject in our curriculum and promotes Gospel values.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Swimming

Curriculum Highlights

Religious Education using the Come and See and Caritas in Action schemes Caritas in Action Day focusing on Rights and Responsibilities, the Common Good, and Dignity of the Human Person RE Directory: To Know You More Clearly with the lenses hear, believe, celebrate and live Planet (P) Curriculum: Preservation, Past, Places, People, Processes and Purpose

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast Club runs 8:00-8:40am; charged at £2.50 per pupil per day (additional child/children £1.50 per day).

Admissions Criteria

Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children; Baptised Roman Catholic children who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission; Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in the parish of The Holy Spirit – Manchester; Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in other parishes; Other children who have a sibling in the school at the time of admission; Other children.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: £2.50 per pupil per day; School meals: £2.30 per day; Residential visits: charges to cover board, lodging and travel; Music tuition may be charged if not part of the National Curriculum.

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