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St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School
Goodgraded 21/11/2023Ages 3–11240 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Sale, within the Trafford local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 240 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/11/2023, St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Sale can view St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 21/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)69%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)9%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score107
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score106
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake33.2%
Free school meals33.2%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language35.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.9%
Attendance94.9%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.7
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence15.3%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Sale
All schools in Sale →Brentwood Community College0.1 miBrentwood SchoolGood · 0.1 miFirs Primary School0.6 miBroadheath Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miWoodheys Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miThe Trafford and Stockport College Group0.6 mi
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