St Mary's RC Primary School
Manchester, M27 4AS · Salford · primary school
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21st 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 — 6.3/10 against 3,598 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
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, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Forest Schools, the School Arts Council, Guardian Angels, Reading Buddies, EFS Champions, and EFS Programmes. The school offers the Platinum Sports Award, along with a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 230 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 in maths? What specific activities are included in the Forest Schools sessions?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's RC Primary School
Overview
St Mary’s RC Primary School is described as a community where "warm and trusting relationships are at the heart" of daily life, fostering an environment where pupils feel "content, happy and safe." The report highlights that leaders set high expectations for behaviour and achievement, resulting in a "calm environment" where disruptions to learning rarely occur.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced," engaging pupils and allowing them to build knowledge securely across subjects.
- Personal development is "remarkable," with pupils having "plentiful opportunities to develop their character" through charity events and residential trips.
- Pastoral care is a "significant strength," with pupils valuing the support for their mental health and well-being.
- Leaders ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive a "high-quality education" and access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Reading is a top priority, with staff well-trained to deliver the phonics programme and children in the early years enjoying rhymes and songs.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not check with "sufficient precision" whether pupils have secure foundations, hindering how well some build up knowledge over time.
- A small number of pupils do not attend school as often as they should, meaning they are missing important learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where all adults are well-trained to spot potential signs of harm and concerns are followed up tenaciously.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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