The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 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
- 237
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 13.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mrs Hayley Tyldesley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Cambell Road, Eccles, Manchester, Lancashire, M30 8LZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Patrick's RC High School
Secondary · Very close
Beech Street Community Primary School
Primary · 637m away
Westwood Park Community Primary School
Primary · 717m away
New Park Academy
Academy · 763m away
New Park School
Special school · 833m away
Woodlands
Independent · 945m away
Salford City Academy
Secondary · 962m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 995m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Gilbert's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Gilbert's RC Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Gilbert's RC Primary School?
St Gilbert's RC Primary School currently has 237 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Gilbert's RC Primary School take?
St Gilbert's RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Gilbert's RC Primary School?
St Gilbert's RC Primary School is in Manchester, M30 8LZ, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Gilbert's RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Gilbert's 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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