Our Lady's RC High School

A good voluntary aided school school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Our Lady's RC High School.

Manchester, M90RP Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
61.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.33
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 72.4%
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 January 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Alworth Road
Higher Blackley
Manchester, M90RP

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105576
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Alworth Road, Higher Blackley, Manchester, M9 0RP
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Salford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
999
Free School Meals
41.2% (412 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (40 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.3
English Attainment 8:
10.3
Maths Attainment 8:
9.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.3
Ebacc English:
99.4%
Ebacc Entry:
25.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
81.6%
Ebacc Languages:
54.0%
Ebacc Maths:
99.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.33
Progress 8 Range:
0.11 to 0.55

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.4 (+20.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.6 (+9.1 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.7 (6.8 below average)
Progress 8:
0.33 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
166
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
999 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"To Know, Love and Serve God"

compassion justice service reconciliation truth tolerance forgiveness

Our Lady’s RC High School is a Catholic school whose mission is to Know, Love and Serve God. Prayer is at the centre of school life; collective worship and liturgy are integral, including Mass on Thursdays at lunch and Form Mass on Fridays, Rosary/Eucharistic Adoration/Stations of the Cross at various times, and Reconciliation during Advent and Lent. The Halo Code is supported, and the school emphasizes inclusion and respect for all faiths and cultures as part of Catholic Social Teaching.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr L Ormsby provides a welcoming message, describing the school as having a distinct ethos centred on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, with high standards, partnership with parents, and an invitation to visit the school.

Curriculum Highlights

Art, Craft & Design Business Computing Creative iMedia Drama English Geography History Languages Maths Music PE Photography PSHCE RS Science Technology

SEND Provision

SEND information and provision are described, including literacy/numeracy interventions, LEGO therapy, involvement of Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, CAMHS, Occupational Therapists, and local authority SEND advisory teachers. SEND provision is pupil-centred with target setting, regular assessments, and collaboration with families and external agencies.

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