St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11319 pupils

Evesham Road, Alkrington, M24 1PYWebsite01616437132

Inspected319 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Oct 2024

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils319

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils319

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

319 / 315 (101%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~40*

Head Teacher

Mrs Joanne Butterworth

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

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 44%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

40%

Would recommend

Avg 78%

6.2%

Absence rate

Avg 7.1%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.2%vs 7.1% avg

Would recommend

40%vs 78% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.2%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence19.9%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.2%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 8.5%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 3.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication14 pupils (37%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health9 pupils (24%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder6 pupils (16%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty5 pupils (13%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (5%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (3%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 14

Teaching assistants (FTE)10

Support staff (FTE)16

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils319

Free school meals 13.2%

English as additional language 7.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British81.8%

Black African7.5%

White Other2.8%

Mixed Other2.5%

Asian Other2.2%

Black Other1.3%

White Irish0.6%

Other0.3%

Indian0.3%

Chinese0.3%

Mixed White & African0.3%

2024-25

Parent View

40.0%

of parents would recommend

118 responses

Informed★90.0%

Happy child80.0%

Safe80.0%

Good behaviour70.0%

Good progress60.0%

Well taught50.0%

Well looked after40.0%

Well led40.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 9Least deprived

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£6,018

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,382 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,395

Support staff£912

Premises£222

Energy£120

Learning resources£412

Income per pupil£5,934

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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