St Richard's RC Primary School
URN: 105544 • Manchester M12 5TL
Overview
- Name
- St Richard's RC Primary School
- URN
- 105544
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jonathan Murray (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01612245552
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wilpshire Avenue, Manchester M12 5TL
Summary
St Richard's RC Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Manchester, serving a mixed-gender population of 468 pupils, with a capacity of 472. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where every child can develop their unique talents and achieve their full potential. The ethos of the school is rooted in Roman Catholic values, promoting happiness, safety, and success for all students.
The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration between home and school, recognising parents as vital partners in their children's education. Regular communication through newsletters and meetings ensures that parents are engaged and informed about their child's progress and school activities. St Richard's encourages parental involvement in various aspects of school life, fostering a sense of community and shared responsibility.
Curriculum-wise, St Richard's aims to deliver a fun and engaging learning experience, helping children become self-confident and independent individuals. The school values respect and inclusivity, preparing students to thrive within the wider community. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration between home and school, recognising parents as vital partners in their children's education. Regular communication through newsletters and meetings ensures that parents are engaged and informed about their child's progress and school activities. St Richard's encourages parental involvement in various aspects of school life, fostering a sense of community and shared responsibility.
Curriculum-wise, St Richard's aims to deliver a fun and engaging learning experience, helping children become self-confident and independent individuals. The school values respect and inclusivity, preparing students to thrive within the wider community. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
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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
- 472
- Pupils
- 468
- Boys
- 236
- Girls
- 232
- FSM %
- 51.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2012-06-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 468 | 236 | 232 | 472 | 51.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 475 | 239 | 236 | 472 | 49.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 471 | 244 | 227 | 472 | 41.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 471 | 244 | 227 | 472 | 41.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 468 | 229 | 239 | 472 | 36.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 475 | 240 | 235 | 472 | 29.40 |
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