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The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School
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The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Manchester M14 7SH
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and carefully designed with enrichment opportunities.
Foundational Skills: Staff deliver phonics programme well but many pupils struggle to meet expected standards in key stage 1 reading assessments.
Areas Needing Improvement: The early years curriculum lacks clarity, and gaps in pupils' knowledge need addressing.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is much improved and attendance rates are high.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils struggle with phonics screening and key stage 1 reading assessments but leave Year 6 as confident readers.
Support for Falling Behind: Supplementary reading sessions complement the phonics programme for struggling students.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff adapt resources skilfully for SEND pupils, involving parents in decision-making.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know they are safe in school; relationships between staff and pupils are highly positive.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents' opinions are included in decisions about SEND provision.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved in any decisions about their children's educational provision.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy attending many enrichment opportunities like gardening, singing, and journalism clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel empowered and appreciate the consideration of their well-being and workload.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff have received training and are confident in the recently developed curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers effectively deliver current curriculum content but need to address gaps in past learning.
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About Us
The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 459 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to The Divine Mercy Primary School, a premier educational facility. We can all be really proud of the Divine Mercy RC Primary School. The school, which embodies our mission to "welcome and reach out to our varied Community in the Christian Spirit," is a thriving, upbeat environment. Our kids look forward to going to school, are inspired by their accomplishments, and grow into self-assured, dependable adults who are prepared for the next level of their education. They are secure in the knowledge that this school welcomes their whole family and works with them as a team, with the welfare, development and education of each child being our focus and in our OFSTED inspection 2017 this area was judged to be Outstanding. They feel safe in the understanding that God the Father made each of them in His image and that they are all valued for who they are and what they contribute to our school community. In our Outstanding Early Years Foundation Stage, children receive a great schooling start (OFSTED 2017). In a learning environment that is completely inclusive, all students learn to work both independently and cooperatively using very effective teaching and learning practises that are deeply ingrained throughout the school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.4 | 25.8 | 19 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 101 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% | 51.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 4.08% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -5.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% 3 | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 3 | 8.65% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% 6 | 59.87% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 1 | 8.7% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% | 57.78% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.2% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1