St Paul's CofE Primary School
Manchester, M28 3HP · Salford · primary school
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39th 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 4,190 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 3.8/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
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, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 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 are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about St Paul's CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where “pupils enjoy their school life” and “achieve well” within a setting characterised by “strong, warm and caring relationships.” Leaders have “continued to improve the curriculum” since the last inspection, ensuring that learning is “carefully chosen and designed” from the early years through to Year 6. The overall effectiveness is judged as Good, with particular praise for the quality of education, behaviour, and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils “feel safe and trust their teachers,” with leaders dealing with incidents of poor behaviour “seriously and quickly.”
- A “systematic phonics programme” is delivered consistently well, enabling children to “grasp the phonics code quickly” and read with fluency.
- The curriculum is ambitious, with “expert subject leaders” identifying specific knowledge and vocabulary, helping pupils “remember what they have learned.”
- Pupils’ personal development is fostered well, as they learn to be “responsible member[s] of their community” and develop a “strong moral compass.”
- Staff morale is high, with leaders making themselves available to listen to staff needs, including workload concerns.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not adapt learning sufficiently for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), causing these pupils to “fall further behind.”
- In a small number of foundation subjects, teachers lack the subject knowledge required to help pupils understand curriculum content, hindering achievement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with “meticulous” record-keeping and timely action taken in partnership with agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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