St Catherine's RC Primary School
School Lane, Didsbury, St Catherines Rc Primary Scho, Manchester, M20 6HSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Catherine's RC Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 138th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 November 2023, report published 17 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 November 2023
Pupils enjoy attending St Catherine's. They explained that adults put them first. Pupils described a genuine sense of care between adults and themselves. Pupils feel happy and safe at this school. Pupils are highly respectful of one another. They show courtesy and respect to the adults that they meet. Pupils have a strong moral compass and they understand what is right and wrong. The behaviour system is easily understood. Pupils are clear on how to obtain value points and can articulate why they have received these rewards. The school has high expectations for pupils, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils overwhelmingly rise to meet these aspirations. For example, pupils enjoy developing and enhancing their subject knowledge. They said that staff design fun and exciting learning activities. Overall, pupils achieve well and they are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils have the opportunity to take part in a cultural exchange visit with other pupils from partner schools in Spain. This helps pupils to gain an insight into cultures other than their own and to develop a rich and deep understanding of language. This is greatly valued and appreciated by pupils and parents alike.
What the school should improve
- In one or two subjects, teachers are not implementing the school's revised curriculum as intended. This prevents some pupils from developing the depth of subject knowledge of which they are capable. The school should ensure that staff are well trained to implement the new curriculum in these remaining subjects.
- In a few subjects, the school does not provide enough opportunities for pupils to revisit essential knowledge, skills and vocabulary. On occasion, this prevents some pupils from having sufficiently secure foundations on which to build new learning. In these remaining curriculum areas, the school should develop strategies to ensure that pupils embed knowledge successfully into their long-term memory.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
49 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
426 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Catherine's RC Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Road Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| Didsbury CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Stella Maris School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 81% met the expected standard |
| St Cuthbert's RC Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jessica Quiligotti
- Phone
- 01614456359
- Address
- School Lane, Didsbury, St Catherines Rc Primary Scho, Manchester, M20 6HS
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 105524
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.