St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11448 pupils

Clive Road, Failsworth, M35 0NWWebsite01616816663

Good448 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected Dec 2023

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils448

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils448

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

448 / 480 (93%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Head Teacher

Ms Lesley Clerkin

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Dec 2023

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

4.7%

Absence rate

Avg 6.8%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.7%vs 6.8% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.7%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence10.4%

National avg: 13.7%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support8.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.4%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication22 pupils (43%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health11 pupils (22%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder10 pupils (20%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty4 pupils (8%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (2%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (2%)

Other1 pupils (2%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Demographics

Total pupils448

Free school meals16.1%

English as additional language9.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British76.3%

Black African6.9%

Mixed White & African2.7%

White Other2.0%

Mixed White & Caribbean2.0%

Indian1.8%

Asian Other1.6%

Chinese1.6%

Mixed White & Asian1.6%

Black Other0.9%

Other0.7%

Black Caribbean0.7%

Mixed Other0.4%

White Irish0.4%

Unclassified0.4%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 3Most deprived

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingChurch of St Mary the Immaculate Conception, FailsworthGrade II Listed

Trust Performance

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust

KS4

Attainment 840.0

Progress 8-0.36

EBacc entry16.0%

2023-24

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