St Catherine's RC Primary School

URN: 105524 • Manchester M20 6HS

Overview

Name
St Catherine's RC Primary School
URN
105524
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
C Partington (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01614456359
Website
Visit
Address
School Lane, Manchester M20 6HS

Summary

St Catherine's RC Primary School is a mixed voluntary aided primary school located in Didsbury, Manchester, serving the local Catholic community. With a current enrollment of 425 pupils, the school aims to foster academic growth and individual development within a caring and disciplined environment. The school’s ethos is built around core values of love, faith, respect, perseverance, compassion, and inspiration, encouraging children to reach their full potential.

The curriculum at St Catherine's is designed to be inclusive and enriching, supporting the development of each child's talents and abilities. The school promotes British values and the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, ensuring that children learn about democracy, respect, and individual liberty. Various initiatives, such as the school council and cultural exchanges with schools in Spain, provide opportunities for students to engage with their community and the wider world.

St Catherine's is committed to creating a supportive environment where children feel safe and valued. The school encourages parental involvement through forums and workshops, fostering a strong partnership between home and school to enhance the educational experience for all students.

Key details

LA
Manchester
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
425
Boys
196
Girls
229
FSM %
10.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 425 196 229 420 10.70
2024-09-11 422 196 226 420 8.50
2023-09-11 438 215 223 420 7.50
2022-09-11 438 215 223 420 7.50
2021-09-11 439 211 228 420 6.20
2020-09-11 432 209 223 420 4.10

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