St Malachy's RC Primary School

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

Manchester, M407RG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
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
11 June 2014
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
Eggington Street
Collyhurst
Manchester, M407RG
Phone
1612053496
Website
st-malachys.manchester.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105532
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Eggington Street, Collyhurst, Manchester, M40 7RG
Website
www.st-malachys.manchester.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
242 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
233
Free School Meals
58.4% (136 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.7 (5.8 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
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
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
233 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Gospel values permeate all aspects of school life Care for each other / treated like a big family Celebration of diversity Safe environment and belonging

St Malachy’s is a Catholic Primary School. The school emphasizes the teaching and practice of the Roman Catholic Faith and foster partnerships with Our Parish, GIFT Chaplaincy Team, and Caritas in Action; Catholic Life of the School is highlighted in policy and curriculum.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to St Malachy’s RC Primary School. We are committed to the teaching and practice of the Roman Catholic Faith and believe all children are special and loved by God. We strive for academic and personal success and aim for every child to leave us prepared for the challenges of life, in a safe and joyful learning environment. Headteacher: Mrs J Parker.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Netball Football

Facilities

On-site woodland for Forest School (Forest School sessions in the on-site woodland area) Forest School sessions Gardening/Allotment Library with reading corners Reading areas in classrooms and outdoor spaces

Curriculum Highlights

Maths Mastery programme (EYFS–Year 5; Year 6 uses a blend of Mathematics Mastery and National Curriculum) Pathways to Write writing curriculum with two high-quality texts per half-term Read Write Inc phonics taught daily; GL assessments and PM Benchmarking; RAMP reading system Reading Gems and guided reading with working walls and timelines Outdoor Learning including Forest School and on-site woodland; Gardening/Allotment Use of Times Table Rock Stars and Numbots for maths practice Kinetic Letters handwriting program (a school-wide approach) Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar instruction from Year 2; progression guides and practice in class

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care is offered by The Hive Before and After School Club Limited, on-site at St Malachy’s. For more information, contact Ms. Kerry Delaney at 07850 831811.

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