SchoolScoresSt Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Livesey Street, Collyhurst, Manchester, M4 5HF
0161 834 9004 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 November 2021. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
13 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 105535), before it changed to its current form.
62% — 4 points above the Manchester average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 69% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 62% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Manchester. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 13 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 9 |
| Of those, offered a place | 9 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 41 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 53rd highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 54.6% | 48.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 93rd highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 4.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 132nd highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 2% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 67th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 39.1% | 45.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 19th lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 54th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 61st lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 126th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 12% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.1 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 128th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 9% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.9 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 60th highest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 47% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 13.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Abbott Community Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Co-op Academy New Islington 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park View Community Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Malachy's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saviour CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's RC Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Augustine's CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Temple 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manchester Communication Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 November 2021.
How did St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Is St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 9 families put St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 13 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 9 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151606.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.