Holy Cross and All Saints RC Primary School
Manchester, M30 0JA · Salford · primary school
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49th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,465 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 2.6/10 nationally. 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Cross and All Saints RC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 332 pupils against a stated capacity of 326. 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
Since the results for the higher standard are below the national median, what specific support is available for pupils aiming to stretch beyond the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Holy Cross and All Saints RC Primary School
Overview
Holy Cross and All Saints RC Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "joyful and nurturing learning community" where pupils feel safe and happy. Leaders have established high expectations for behaviour and a broad, ambitious curriculum that allows pupils to build securely on previous learning. The school fosters resilience and kindness, with pupils actively engaging in responsibilities and extracurricular activities.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with carefully sequenced knowledge, enabling pupils to develop a "deep body of subject knowledge."
- Reading is a clear priority; staff deliver phonics with expertise, ensuring "almost all pupils develop into confident and fluent readers by the end of Year 2."
- Staff competently adapt curriculum delivery for pupils with SEND, who "achieve well across the range of subjects."
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils following the ‘golden rules’ and treating each other with kindness; bullying is dealt with "swiftly and effectively."
- Leaders and governors work collaboratively to cultivate a caring culture, and steps to reduce staff workload have been appreciated by staff.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects where the curriculum has been introduced more recently, some teachers do not always select the most appropriate learning activities, which hinders some pupils’ learning. Leaders should ensure teachers receive the support needed to deliver these curriculums with confidence.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff having the necessary knowledge to keep pupils safe and leaders responding swiftly to concerns while working effectively with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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
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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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