St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton
Ofsted
Official inspection reports and grades
Inspected 23 May 2023
Results
Compared with the local authority and England
KS2 Results
Pupils meeting the standard
The share of pupils reaching the standard expected for their age, and the share going beyond it.
| Measure | School | Rochdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths — expected | 48% | 58% | 63% |
| Reading, writing & maths — higher | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Grammar, punctuation & spelling — expected | 73% | 73% | 73% |
| Grammar, punctuation & spelling — higher | 29% | 29% | 30% |
Average scaled score
A score of 100 is the expected standard; 110 or more is a higher standard.
| Subject | School | Rochdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | 104 | 106 |
| Maths | 102 | 104 | 105 |
| Grammar, punctuation & spelling | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Catchment area
Pupils and staff
Pupils
- Pupils
- 462
- Capacity
- 480
- Girls / boys
- 50% / 50%
- Free school meals
- 30%
Staff
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.3
- Teaching assistants (FTE)
- 22.1
- Leadership (FTE)
- 5
- Part-time teachers
- 24%
School workforce census, 2025/26.
Parent View
Ofsted’s survey of parents at this school
91%
of parents would recommend this school to another parent
11 responses up to 1 April 2024 · 2% response rate
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Don’t know
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
My child is happy at this school.
91% agreeMy child feels safe at this school.
91% agreeThe school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
82% agreeMy child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
0% agreeThe school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
91% agree
Questions about St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton
What is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton was graded Good at its last Ofsted inspection, on 23 May 2023.
How do I apply for a place at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton?
Apply through the council where you live by 15 January for a Reception place starting that September. Children start Reception in the September after their fourth birthday. You can usually list between 3 and 6 schools in order of preference, and offers are sent on 16 April, or the next working day. A place in its nursery class does not carry on into Reception, so you still need to apply. As a Roman Catholic school it may also ask for a supplementary form, and its admissions policy says whether it does.
Does living near St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton guarantee a place?
No. Distance only counts when St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton has more applicants than places. Then its admission criteria, set by its governing body, decide who is offered a place first. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance or a catchment area. As a Roman Catholic school, it can give priority to children on grounds of faith. How far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.
How many pupils are at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton had 462 pupils aged 3 to 11 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 480. It is a mixed school.
