St Willibrord's RC Primary School

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

Manchester, M114WR Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
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
15 May 2012
Previous grade
Good
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
Vale Street
Clayton
Manchester, M114WR
Phone
1612239345
Website
st-willibrords.manchester.sch.uk

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105540
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Vale Street, Clayton, Manchester, M11 4WR
Website
www.st-willibrords.manchester.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
256 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
250
Free School Meals
48.8% (122 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.8% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
13.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
55.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.8 (3.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 105.0
2023 105.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
28
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
250 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

"Grow In God"

Democracy The Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs

The school is a Catholic primary school whose mission is rooted in growing in God. Religious Education is described as the foundation of all teaching, with faith shaping daily life and school culture. The school promotes Catholic values, liturgy, and involvement in parish life, including sacraments and sacramental programmes.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes you to St Willibrord’s Catholic Primary School, emphasising a personalised curriculum, high focus on early reading and wellbeing, and an inclusive, faith-based community where education and faith go hand in hand.

Facilities

ARK/Inclusion specialist resourced provision (Ark) for Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). All Ark children are on the school roll and attend both mainstream and Resourced Provision lessons. Ark staff include a teacher and teaching assistants with additional training; external therapy support may include Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Play Therapist as outlined in EHCPs. Breakfast club is available from 8am with a charge of 50p per session. Foundation Stage has a dedicated outdoor area accessible at all times and a range of Continuous Provision activities. Pupil leadership groups include the Gift Team (Growing in Faith Together) and the SWAT Team (St Willibrord’s Action Team).

Curriculum Highlights

Art and Design curriculum with Kapow Primary scheme; units include design, making, evaluating, and knowledge of artists. Design & Technology includes Kapow Primary scheme, with strands in Design, Make, Evaluate, Technical knowledge, and Cooking and nutrition; includes six key areas (e.g., mechanisms, structures, textiles, cooking, electrical systems, Digital world). Modern Languages national curriculum aims to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing; taught through interactive methods including songs and spoken practice. Geography curriculum with local area study in each year group to build cultural capital and understanding of global places; includes fieldwork and GIS/data interpretation. Music curriculum using Charanga; aims to develop singing, instrument playing, composition, and appreciation of a range of music; supportive external teacher for tuition. PSHE and Relationships Education (RSHE) aligned with IMatters; focus on health, relationships, and living in a diverse society; use of floorbooks for assessment in PSHE.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast club available from 8am; 50p per session; Entrance to Breakfast Club is through the front door (by the office). Booster sessions may include breakfast.

SEND Provision

We are an inclusive school that welcomes and celebrates diversity. All staff believe high self-esteem is crucial to emotional well-being and progress; there is a dedicated SENDCo and Inclusion Lead, and information about SEND is available in the SEND policy and local offer.

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription criteria prioritize Baptised Roman Catholic pupils (and related categories such as looked after children), siblings, pupils with exceptional medical/social needs, and proximity (distance from home to school). The policy includes tie-break rules based on distance and independent verification for random allocation.

Financial Information

Free School Meals are available for Reception/Year 1/Year 2; dinners are charged at £2 per day for Nursery, Year 3–Year 6. Dinners for eligible pupils are free via the Free School Meal scheme.

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