The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 225
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 52.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mrs Stella Groarke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Yew Street, St Boniface Rc Primary School, Salford, Greater Manchester, M7 2HL
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St Boniface RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Boniface RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Boniface RC Primary School?
St Boniface RC Primary School currently has 225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Boniface RC Primary School take?
St Boniface RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Boniface RC Primary School?
St Boniface RC Primary School is in Salford, M7 2HL, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Boniface RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Boniface RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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