Is The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 11 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard, one at Needs attention and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 20th of 71 primary schools in Salford. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary?

Applications for Reception places at The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary 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 Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Q: What are The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 10% of pupils at The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Mount Street, Salford, M3 6LU

Local ranking20th of 71 primary schools in Salford

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

240

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 11 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 10.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 83.0%
Writing (Expected): 10.0%
Maths (Expected): 76.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 86.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 219
Boys: 115 (54%)
Girls: 98 (46%)
Capacity: 240 (89% full)
SEND: 23.3%
FSM Eligible: 31.6%
EAL: 53.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.8%
SEN Support: 21.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,110/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 27.2%
White Other: 21.7%
Black African: 12.9%
Mixed Other: 12.4%
Asian Indian: 6.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 5.5%
Asian Other: 3.7%
Black Other: 3.2%

27.2%

White British

21.7%

White Other

12.9%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01618344150

diane.hanley@salford.gov.uk

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Mount Street

Salford, North West

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Administrative

URN: 105964
UKPRN: 10070709
Establishment No.: 3612

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