St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

InadequatePrimaryAges 3–11222 pupils

Ellenbrook Close, Gorton, M12 5LZWebsite01612233457

Inadequate222 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inadequate3y ago

Inspected Mar 2023

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils222

Inadequate3y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils222

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

222 / 262 (85%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~28*

Head Teacher

Mrs Anne O'Dwyer

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionInadequate

Inspected Mar 2023

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

3.2%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.2%vs 6.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.2%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence5.9%

National avg: 13.7%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support20.7%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication22 pupils (44%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health14 pupils (28%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty6 pupils (12%)

Not Assessed3 pupils (6%)

Other2 pupils (4%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (4%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)8

Teaching assistants (FTE)4

Support staff (FTE)12

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils222

Free school meals36.0%

English as additional language47.7%

Ethnic backgrounds

Black African34.7%

White British15.3%

Black Other12.6%

Other9.0%

Mixed Other5.0%

White Other4.5%

Chinese3.6%

Indian3.2%

Pakistani3.2%

Unclassified2.3%

Mixed White & African1.8%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.8%

Asian Other1.4%

Black Caribbean1.4%

Mixed White & Asian0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST FRANCIS AND MONASTIC BUILDING ATTACHED TO CHURCHGrade II* Listed

Trust Performance

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust

KS4

Attainment 840.0

Progress 8-0.36

EBacc entry16.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£2,536

total expenditure per pupil

£-4,864 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£1,140

Support staff£356

Premises£124

Energy£40

Learning resources£128

Income per pupil£2,812

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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