The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 10% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
10%
-52.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 10 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 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
- 219
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 29.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mrs Diane Hanley (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mount Street, Salford, Greater Manchester, M3 6LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Friars Primary School
Primary · Very close
Chetham's School of Music
Independent · 1.1km away
Abbey College Manchester
Independent · 1.2km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Digital Advantage
Special school · 1.4km away
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
Primary · 1.6km away
Crown Street Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary's Ofsted rating?
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary?
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary currently has 219 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary take?
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary?
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary is in Salford, M3 6LU, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary have a sixth form?
No, The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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