The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% 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
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 66 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
- 503
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 56.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mr David Deane (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Hadfield Street, Higher Broughton, Salford, Greater Manchester, M7 4XG
Town setting
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Unity Community Primary
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The Olive School, Manchester
Primary · 801m away
St Boniface RC Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Cheetwood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
North Grecian Street Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School?
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School currently has 503 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School take?
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School?
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is in Salford, M7 4XG, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas of Canterbury 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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