The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% 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 34 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
- 90%
- FSM
- 31.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Ms Beverley Jackson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
St. Philip's C.E. Primary School, Barrow Street, Salford, Greater Manchester, M3 5LF
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Philip's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Philip's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Philip's CofE Primary School?
St Philip's CofE Primary School currently has 225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Philip's CofE Primary School take?
St Philip's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Philip's CofE Primary School?
St Philip's CofE Primary School is in Salford, M3 5LF, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Philip's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Philip'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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