Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
URN: 105543 • Manchester M16 8AW
Overview
- Name
- Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
- URN
- 105543
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catherine Gordon (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01612262767
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Whalley Road, Manchester M16 8AW
Summary
Our Lady's RC Primary School, located in Whalley Range, Manchester, is a voluntary aided primary school catering to a mixed-gender population of 206 pupils. The school has a capacity of 210 and is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment that fosters a love of learning. The recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024 rated the school as "Good," highlighting its welcoming atmosphere and the engaging teaching methods employed by staff.
The curriculum at Our Lady's is designed to stimulate and inspire students, integrating creativity and real-world contexts into learning. The school emphasizes the importance of a broad education, which includes educational trips and residential experiences for older students. This approach aims to develop not only academic skills but also personal growth and community values.
Our Lady's is dedicated to promoting equality and diversity, ensuring that all pupils have the opportunity to succeed. The school actively collaborates with parents and the local Catholic community to support children's development, reinforcing the values of respect, courtesy, and hard work.
The curriculum at Our Lady's is designed to stimulate and inspire students, integrating creativity and real-world contexts into learning. The school emphasizes the importance of a broad education, which includes educational trips and residential experiences for older students. This approach aims to develop not only academic skills but also personal growth and community values.
Our Lady's is dedicated to promoting equality and diversity, ensuring that all pupils have the opportunity to succeed. The school actively collaborates with parents and the local Catholic community to support children's development, reinforcing the values of respect, courtesy, and hard work.
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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
- 210
- Pupils
- 206
- Boys
- 106
- Girls
- 100
- FSM %
- 42.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 206 | 106 | 100 | 210 | 42.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 207 | 103 | 104 | 210 | 40.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 214 | 103 | 111 | 210 | 39.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 214 | 103 | 111 | 210 | 39.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 201 | 88 | 113 | 210 | 33.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 201 | 91 | 110 | 210 | 30.80 |
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