The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 24 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
- 233
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 56.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Doyle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 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: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Douglas Green, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 6ET
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEdstart
Independent · Very close
St George's CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Lower Kersal Community Primary School
Primary · 659m away
Tiferes
Independent · 1.0km away
North Grecian Street Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Boniface RC Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Holy Family VA RC Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
River View Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Sebastian's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Sebastian's RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Sebastian's RC Primary School?
St Sebastian's RC Primary School currently has 233 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Sebastian's RC Primary School take?
St Sebastian's RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Sebastian's RC Primary School?
St Sebastian's RC Primary School is in Salford, M6 6ET, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Sebastian's RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Sebastian'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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