St Mary's RC Primary School
Manchester, M30 0FJ · Salford · primary school
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30th 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 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 62% | 4.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's RC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Cartias Team, Gift Chaplains, Laudato Si, Library, and Choir clubs. Sports include boys' football, girls' netball, multi-skills, athletics, cricket, and flag football. Music lessons cover piano, violin, recorder, ukulele, and guitar. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 239 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in reading or maths?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's RC Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive at this nurturing, caring school” where strong relationships and respect underpin a positive environment. The report highlights that learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, “achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum” due to a “highly ambitious curriculum” delivered by staff with “strong subject knowledge.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “designed to meet the specific needs of the St Mary’s community,” with careful sequencing of knowledge that allows pupils to “shine in every subject.”
- Staff “skilfully check pupils’ understanding” and provide opportunities to revisit prior learning, enabling pupils to build a “rich bank of subject knowledge.”
- Reading is central to provision; staff are “experts at delivering the phonics programme,” ensuring almost all pupils become “confident readers” by Year 6.
- Pupils with SEND are supported through “careful adaptions” to the curriculum, allowing them to “learn the same content as their peers” and achieve well.
- Personal development is “highly aspirational,” with pupils learning about “equality, diversity and tolerance” and making significant contributions to the local community through charity work.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 89% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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