St Edmund's RC Primary School
Manchester, M38 0WH · Salford · primary school
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13th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.9/10 against 1,596 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Edmund's RC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in December 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir and Young Voices, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 339 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How are the choir and Young Voices groups structured for new members?
What Ofsted said about St Edmund's RC Primary School
Overview
St Edmund's RC Primary School is described as a "warm and welcoming" environment where pupils "flourish" and feel safe. The report highlights that leaders have created a "purposeful" culture with "consistently high expectations" for attendance and behaviour, resulting in a school where children are "extremely well prepared" for their future education.
Strengths
- Attendance and behaviour are rated at a "Strong standard," with pupils demonstrating "very high levels of self-control" and "high levels of respect for each other."
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well-crafted," with staff using "expert subject knowledge" to ensure pupils "quickly grasp concepts" and make "strong connections to prior learning."
- Early years provision is "meticulously crafted," enabling children to get off to a "flying start" through a "very well-structured approach" to phonics and language development.
- Inclusion is rated at a "Strong standard," with leaders going "above and beyond" to break down barriers, ensuring pupils from diverse backgrounds "thrive and feel a deep sense of belonging."
- Personal development is "rich and diverse," preparing pupils for life in modern Britain through opportunities to discuss "differences in people’s faiths, cultures and family lives."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that "gaps in pupils' learning, particularly for pupils who join the school with middle prior attainment, are closed so that they achieve as well as their peers nationally over time."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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