Christ The King RC Primary School
Manchester, M28 3DW · Salford · primary school
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9th of 69 primary schools in Salford we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.4/10 against 4,238 of them, against 9.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 89.0 · 97 | 40% | 3.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Christ The King RC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the GIFT Team, CARITAS Ambassadors, Drawing Club, Book Club, Yoga and Wellbeing, Band Club, and Film Club. Sports options include netball, cross country, football, athletics, and girls football.
Getting in
The published school roll is 234 pupils against a stated capacity of 241. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard? What does a typical day look like for a child in the GIFT Team?
What Ofsted said about Christ The King RC Primary School
Overview
Christ The King RC Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a welcoming environment where pupils are eager to attend and feel safe, supported by a strong sense of community. Leaders have maintained high aspirations for achievement, with pupils demonstrating pride in their work and excellent behaviour.
Strengths
- The ‘vow to wow’ curriculum is described as ambitious, with purposeful content choices that make learning relevant and engaging.
- Pupils learn to read quickly, with staff delivering the phonics programme successfully and providing swift additional help where needed.
- Effective training and adaptations enable pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Behaviour is highly positive, with kindness visible in interactions, and attendance rates are excellent due to effective school systems.
- Pupils enjoy broadening their horizons through enrichment activities, residential trips, and visits to museums.
Areas to improve
- Staff must ensure pupils apply their knowledge of spelling, punctuation, and grammar across the wider curriculum, as some errors in writing currently go unchecked.
- Governors need better systems to gain an accurate insight into the school’s effectiveness, enabling them to offer sufficient challenge to leaders.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 89% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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