Is The Friars Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 5 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 43rd of 71 primary schools in Salford. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Friars Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 48% of pupils at The Friars Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at The Friars Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at The Friars Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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The Friars Primary School

Cannon Street, Salford, M3 7EU

Local ranking43rd of 71 primary schools in Salford

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

450

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 5 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 48.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 64.0%
Writing (Expected): 62.0%
Maths (Expected): 72.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 72.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 50

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 394
Boys: 192 (53%)
Girls: 170 (47%)
Capacity: 450 (80% full)
SEND: 21.3%
FSM Eligible: 44.3%
EAL: 60.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.8%
SEN Support: 17.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,750/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 26.5%
Other: 18.5%
Asian Other: 13.4%
Mixed Other: 11.8%
White Other: 9.5%
Black African: 8.5%
Asian Indian: 4.4%
Asian Pakistani: 3.6%

26.5%

White British

18.5%

Other

13.4%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01615667519

thefriars.primaryschool@salford.gov.uk

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Cannon Street

Salford, North West

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Administrative

URN: 105896
UKPRN: 10068793
Establishment No.: 2040

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