Best Catholic Schools in North West
591 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- There are 591 Roman Catholic schools in North West, accounting for 8.7% of all schools in the region, which is above the national average of 3.7%.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in Catholic schools in North West is 19.50, with 195,598 pupils and spending per pupil at £7,566, compared to the national average of £7,460.
- In North West, 91.4% of Catholic schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 60 Outstanding and 325 Good out of 421 inspected, reflecting a strong performance in the region.
- Catholic schools in North West have 29.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, 14.7% with special educational needs, and 16.9% with English as an additional language, showcasing diverse student needs.
Austin Friars
Carlisle, CA3 9PB
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils323
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Carleton House Preparatory School
L18 3EE
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils178
P/T Ratio–
GA
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Bury, BL8 2RH
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
OL
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Bury, BL8 1YA
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
SA
Ss Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Oldham, OL2 5PQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
SA
St Ambrose Prep School
Cheshire, WA15 0HF
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils132
P/T Ratio–
St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Blackburn, BB1 4HT
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Stockport, SK6 3AX
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils201
P/T Ratio–
SC
St Cuthbert's RC Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
Manchester, M20 4UZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Hyde, SK14 3DQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils207
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St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester, M9 7AT
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils207
P/T Ratio–
SJ
St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester, M24 2PB
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils211
P/T Ratio–
SJ
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Rochdale, OL11 1EZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils213
P/T Ratio–
St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy
Oldham, OL2 8SZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
SM
St Malachy's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester, M40 7RG
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6,812 catholic schools in North West, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | North West | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 91% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.16 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,566 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.