St Paul's CofE Primary School
Manchester, M28 3NZ · Salford · primary school
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10th 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 — 8.8/10 against 1,900 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 62% | 4.91 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Paul's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Archbishops' Young Leaders Award, swimming, Choir in the Community, and the Whole School Christmas Pantomime. Trips include visits to Tatton Park, RHS Bridgewater, and Lledr Hall. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 355 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Archbishops' Young Leaders Award?
What Ofsted said about St Paul's CofE Primary School
Overview
This is a “happy, vibrant school” where pupils “thrive and feel safe” within a “highly positive and respectful culture.” The report highlights an “ambitious curriculum” that is “carefully sequenced” and “progressive,” ensuring pupils are “well prepared for the next stages of their learning.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour and are “unfailingly polite,” reflecting the school’s “exceptional high expectations.”
- The curriculum features “clearly defined ‘golden nuggets’ of knowledge,” with staff using “strong subject knowledge” to address learning gaps effectively in most areas.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils making a “highly positive contribution” to the community and demonstrating a “mature understanding of the fundamental British values.”
- Early years provision is strong, with children benefiting from “positive interactions” that help them become independent and “well prepared for Year 1.”
- Reading is taught well, fostering a “love of reading” where most pupils become “competent and fluent readers.”
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects,” checks on what pupils remember are “not effective enough,” causing gaps in learning to persist. The school must “identify and address any gaps in pupils’ learning” to enable greater success.
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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