Located in Manchester, Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.

Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has around 438 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.9% boys and 51.1% girls. Around 37.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.1%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 35.4%. white british pupils make up about 33.6% , followed by other white at 12.3%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Wilson Road, Manchester, M9 8BG
Website: www.mountcarmel.manchester.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01617404696
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Manchester
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Kirsty Seaborn
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 148738

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 05/11/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 459
Number of Pupils: 438
Number of Boys: 214
Number of Girls: 224

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 10.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African35.40%155
White British33.60%147
Other White12.30%54
Indian3.70%16
White and Black African3.40%15
Other Black2.30%10
White and Black Caribbean1.60%7
Pakistani1.60%7
Other Mixed1.40%6
Other (any other ethnic group)1.40%6
White and Asian0.90%4
Other Asian0.90%4
Chinese0.70%3
Irish0.20%1
Bangladeshi0.20%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.20%1
Unclassified0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (1.0)
Writing: Average (1.0)
Maths: Above Average (1.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
65%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
52%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
7%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
3%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
104.5
Local authority average
103.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
104.0
Local authority average
103.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Barnes Green Nursery School
Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS
- not rated 1,093 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Collyhurst Nursery School
Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD
4out of 4 2,922 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mount Carmel RC Primary School
Wilson Road , Blackley M9 8BG
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Wilson Road , Blackley M9 8BG
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Mount Carmel RC Junior School
Wilson Road , Blackley M9 3BG
- not rated 115 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mount Carmel RC Infant School
Hunt Street , Off Russett Road M9 3BL
- not rated 336 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Capstan Street , Blackley M9 4DU
2out of 4 736 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Co-op Academy Manchester
Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ
3out of 4 1,290 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Plant Hill Arts College
Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ
- not rated 1,290 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
North Manchester High School for Girls
Brookside Road , Moston M40 9QJ
- not rated 1,737 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
North Manchester High School for Boys
Charlestown Road , Blackley M9 7FS
- not rated 2,056 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Manchester Creative and Media Academy
300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS
- not rated 2,057 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Abraham Moss Community School
Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF
3out of 4 1,782 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Abraham Moss Community School
Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF
- not rated 1,782 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Manchester Alternative Provision Academy
979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE
- not rated 525 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School
TLG Manchester
Harpurhey Community Church , Carisbrook Street M9 5UX
- not rated 1,050 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School
56 Bank House Road , M9 8LT
4out of 4 1,318 yd Free schools special Yes Mixed More About School
Camberwell Park School
Bank House Road , Blackley M9 8LT
- not rated 1,328 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Crosby Meadow School
71 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7HA
- not rated 1,625 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.