The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 225
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Miss Emma Richardson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Vicarage Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 0WA
Town setting
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Moorside High School
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St Charles' RC Primary School
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St Mary's RC Primary School
Primary · 710m away
Moorside Primary School
Primary · 718m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's CofE Primary School?
St Peter's CofE Primary School currently has 225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's CofE Primary School take?
St Peter's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's CofE Primary School?
St Peter's CofE Primary School is in Manchester, M27 0WA, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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