The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp 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)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 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
- 362
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Miss Ruth McNamara (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cavendish Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, M7 4WP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeis Yaakov High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Brentnall Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Brentnall Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Parkes Field School
Special school · 1.2km away
Beis Rochel Mcr Girls school ltd
Independent · 1.3km away
Talmud Torah Yetev Lev
Independent · 1.3km away
Beis Malka Girls school
Independent · 1.3km away
Kerem Shloime
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Philip's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Philip's RC Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Philip's RC Primary School?
St Philip's RC Primary School currently has 362 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Philip's RC Primary School take?
St Philip's RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Philip's RC Primary School?
St Philip's RC Primary School is in Salford, M7 4WP, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Philip's RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Philip'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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