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.
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 459 |
| Number of Pupils: | 438 |
| Number of Boys: | 214 |
| Number of Girls: | 224 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.1% | 8.2% |
| African | 35.40% | 155 |
| White British | 33.60% | 147 |
| Other White | 12.30% | 54 |
| Indian | 3.70% | 16 |
| White and Black African | 3.40% | 15 |
| Other Black | 2.30% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 1.60% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.