Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11438 pupils

Wilson Road, Blackley, M9 8BGWebsite01617404696

Inspected438 pupilsAges 3–11

Investor in Pupils (Accredited)Rights Aware (Silver)(2025)

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Nov 2024

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils438

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils438

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

438 / 459 (95%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Head Teacher

Mrs Kirsty Seaborn

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 65%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

100%

Would recommend

Avg 88%

3.5%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.5%vs 6.4% avg

Would recommend

100%vs 88% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence8.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate3.1%

Permanent exclusion rate0.4%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support12.8%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans6.2%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication56 pupils (67%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health13 pupils (16%)

Physical Disability5 pupils (6%)

Hearing Impairment3 pupils (4%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder3 pupils (4%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Other1 pupils (1%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)18

Teaching assistants (FTE)22

Support staff (FTE)28

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils438

Free school meals37.0%

English as additional language27.6%

Ethnic backgrounds

Black African35.4%

White British33.6%

White Other12.3%

Indian3.7%

Mixed White & African3.4%

Black Other2.3%

Pakistani1.6%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.6%

Other1.4%

Mixed Other1.4%

Asian Other0.9%

Mixed White & Asian0.9%

Chinese0.7%

White Irish0.2%

Unclassified0.2%

Traveller Irish0.2%

Bangladeshi0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

41 responses

Happy child100.0%

Well taught100.0%

Good progress100.0%

Safe100.0%

Informed100.0%

Good behaviour100.0%

Well led100.0%

Well looked after40.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Jan 2026

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingRoman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and attached boundary walls, BlackleyGrade II Listed

Trust Performance

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust

KS4

Attainment 840.0

Progress 8-0.36

EBacc entry16.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£6,152

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,248 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,786

Support staff£1,319

Premises£205

Energy£117

Learning resources£134

Income per pupil£6,676

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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