Wilpshire Avenue, Longsight, Manchester M12 5TL
10 simple reasons to choose St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Longsight
State primary school (voluntary aided) and nursery in Longsight, Manchester.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Longsight
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Manchester and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. One of the 10 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Manchester LEA.
On average, 30.3 pupils per class and 25.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 3% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, organised by topics, and emphasises Catholic social morality. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects.
In the top 11% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
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Independent Prep Schools
The Manchester Grammar School, Junior School (1.2 miles); Manchester High School for Girls, Preparatory School (1.8 miles); Withington Girls' Junior School (2.2 miles).
State Primary Schools
Acacias Community Primary School (1.1 miles); Green End Primary School (1.9 miles); St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Withington (2.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The Manchester Grammar School (1.2 miles); Manchester High School for Girls (1.8 miles); Withington Girls' School (2.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
Trinity CofE High School (2.8 miles); Wright Robinson College (2.9 miles); Priestnall School (3.1 miles).