The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Salford, M3 6LU · Salford · primary school
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60th 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 — 0.1/10 against 2,283 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 10.0 · 0 | 40% | 0.01 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 10.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy and numeracy? What specific interventions are in place to raise attainment in the core subjects? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who have not yet reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Overview
The report describes a school where "everybody is made to feel welcome" and pupils feel "happy and safe." Leaders have established a "purposeful and interesting curriculum" with high expectations, resulting in good behaviour and effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Staff provide a "warm welcome" and ensure pupils feel "well cared for," with bullying dealt with swiftly.
- Teachers possess "secure knowledge" of subjects and use assessment strategies effectively to "identify gaps in pupils’ learning."
- A "positive reading culture" ensures pupils are "confident readers" by the end of key stage 1, with careful matching of books to phonics sounds.
- Leaders have been "relentless in their efforts to improve school attendance," which has "improved considerably."
- Staff adjust teaching so that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "receive the same learning opportunities" and achieve well.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not considered the "starting points required in the early years," meaning Reception children are "not fully prepared for the demands of the curriculum in Year 1."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with leaders and governors making it a "high priority" and staff being "well trained to recognise any risk of harm."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 10% |
| 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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