St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
246
AGES
3 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Voluntary aided school
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The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

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  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Requires Improvement
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(03/10/2023)
Full Report - All Reports
34%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
Rackhouse Road
Northern Moor
Manchester
M23 0BW
01619984126

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. Since your appointment as headteacher you have galvanised the staff, pupils and parents and given the school a new sense of direction. You are continually looking for ways to improve. For example, you place strong emphasis on professional development for all staff, ensuring that they have the knowledge and skills to drive forward improvements at a pace. In addition, you have remodelled the outdoor area for early years to provide an exciting environment with a wealth of activities to enhance all areas of children’s learning. The strong faith element of your school runs deeply through all aspects of its work. There is a clear focus from leaders on nurturing the whole child. You do this effectively through the strong supportive relationships you and your staff have built with pupils and their families. Pupils, staff and parents have confidence and trust in the leadership of this school. There is strong teamwork among the staff, and through your support and encouragement they feel empowered to develop their roles in education. Staff appreciate your inclusive style of leadership and are keen to develop their middle leader roles further. Morale at this school is high. You promote the well-being of staff to ensure that they have a good work/life balance. As we toured the school we observed good behaviour. Pupils show respect and get on well together. They told me about the wide range of trips and out-of-school activities you provide to broaden their experiences and ignite their passion for learning. Pupils contribute to decision-making within the school, for example as elected members of the school council. Older pupils told me how they run clubs for the enjoyment of others in the school. Pupils have a good understanding of the different forms of bullying and the distress it can cause. They say that bullying is rare and, if it does occur, staff deal with it swiftly. Pupils feel safe in school and are happy to disclose any worries or concerns to a member of staff. Relationships with parents are strong; they believe their children are safe and make good progress. They find the staff approachable and believe that the school is well managed. For example, a comment written by one parent said, ‘I would highly recommend St Aidan’s to any parent.’ Your self-evaluation is accurate and honest. You recognise the value of the school development plan in helping you to monitor the progress that the school is making towards achieving its targets. However, we both agree that it is not as precise as it could be. You also recognise outcomes in phonics and at the end of key stage 1 are not as strong as they could be and that the role of middle leaders of subjects such as history and geography needs further development. As a result, you have put in place a range of strategies that are addressing these areas. At the last inspection you were asked to improve the quality of teaching, particularly in writing, and to provide regular writing opportunities for pupils to practise their writing skills in English and other subjects. You are taking action to address this by developing a clear sequence for the teaching of writing, providing additional training for staff and more closely tracking pupils’ progress and attainment. As a result, there have been improvements in writing, including in pupils’ spelling, which has also been a part of this process. Pupils’ books show good progress over time and your latest assessment information shows an increase in the proportion of pupils on track to meet end-of-year expectations in each year. Safeguarding is effective. Keeping children safe is a priority at this school. You and your governors have ensured that safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose. Leaders with designated responsibilities for safeguarding are knowledgeable and active in ensuring a culture of vigilance in relation to safeguarding. Training is up to date for all adults who work in school. The school site is safe and secure. Visitors’ credentials are closely checked. Staff are aware of the different types of abuse and the signs to look for. They know how to apply the school’s safeguarding policies and make quick referrals should they have concerns about pupils’ well-being. Referrals are followed up quickly by safeguarding leaders. The case files I reviewed showed that the school seeks appropriate, timely support for families in challenging circumstances. Pupils have a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. The school’s curriculum effectively teaches pupils how to keep safe in a range of contexts. They speak with confidence about the risks of using the internet and online safety.

St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 17 responses up to 04-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>18, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 17 responses up to 04-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>18, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 17 responses up to 04-10-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>65, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>6, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>18, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 17 responses up to 04-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 17 responses up to 04-10-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>29, "strongly_agree"=>35, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 17 responses up to 04-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>29, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 04-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>29, "agree"=>47, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>12} UNLOCK Figures based on 17 responses up to 04-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>41, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 17 responses up to 04-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 17 responses up to 04-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 17 responses up to 04-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>47, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 17 responses up to 04-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>18} UNLOCK Figures based on 17 responses up to 04-10-2023
Yes No {"yes"=>76, "no"=>24} UNLOCK Figures based on 17 responses up to 04-10-2023

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