Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester

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About Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester


Name Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
Website http://www.holyname.manchester.sch.uk
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
Headteacher Mrs Catherine Gordon
Address Denmark Road, Moss Side, Manchester, M15 6JS
Phone Number 01612266303
Phase Primary
Type Voluntary aided school
Age Range 3-11
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 225
Local Authority Manchester
Highlights from Latest Inspection

Key Findings

This is an outstanding school because from very low starting points all pupils make excellent progress, both academically and in their personal development.

They thrive in the happy, secure and welcoming environment. Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is excellent and parents and carers are highly appreciative of the work of the school. Holy Name Roman Catholic is an inclusive school in which pupils learn harmoniously alongside others.

Their achievement is excellent so that by the end of Year 2 and Year 6, their attainment in reading is above average and their attainment overall is broadly average and rising. Social and economic barriers to learning are systematically ta...ckled. Hard-to-reach families are sought out, embraced and encouraged to succeed.

The school is a haven and a hub of the community. Its work has a very positive effect on families and children. Outstanding teaching is evident in all areas of the school.

Learning moves at a fast pace, tasks are challenging and perfectly matched to different pupils' needs and abilities. Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make excellent progress, as do those for whom English is an additional language. Assessment is good, but just occasionally, targets set for pupils are not consistent and clear for them to know exactly how best to improve their work.

Pupils' behaviour is exemplary and attitudes to learning are excellent. Pupils love school, work extremely well together and persevere with tasks, redoubling their efforts when work is hard and joyously celebrating their successes and those of their classmates. The thoughtful and dynamic leadership of the headteacher provides a very clear vision for improvement which is shared by all staff and members of the governing body.

Self-evaluation procedures are rigorous and expert professional development has improved teaching from good to outstanding. The rich and rewarding curriculum enhances learning and raises aspirations.

Information about the school

Holy Name Roman Catholic is smaller than an average-sized primary school.

The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is high and includes nearly half of all pupils. The large majority of pupils are from minority ethnic heritages with only a small proportion coming from White British backgrounds. The number of pupils who speak English as an additional language is well above average, as is the proportion of pupils supported by School Action Plus or with a statement of special educational needs.

The school has high pupil mobility with more than average numbers of pupils joining during the school year or in Key stage 2. The school meets the current floor standard which sets the minimum expectations for attainment and progress. Amongst the school's many awards are Activemark and full International School status.

Inspection grades: 1 is outstanding, 2 is good, 3 is satisfactory and 4 is inadequate Please turn to the glossary for a description of the grades and inspection terms


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