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
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.
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.
Useful links
- School Spider (other)
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- Follow Us (other)
- Article 28: The right to a good quality education (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy (80.9)
- Garrett Hall Primary School (79.7)
- Broadoak Primary School (79.5)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School (77.0)
- Brookburn Community School (76.9)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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