Is St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 6 December 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 2nd of 71 primary schools in Salford. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 83% of pupils at St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Thomas of Canterbury RC 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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St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

Hadfield Street, Higher Broughton, Salford, M7 4XG

Local ranking2nd of 71 primary schools in Salford

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

480

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 December 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 83.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 15.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 85.0%
Writing (Expected): 89.0%
Maths (Expected): 91.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 85.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 111.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 111.0
Cohort Size: 65

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 503
Boys: 251 (50%)
Girls: 252 (50%)
Capacity: 480 (105% full)
SEND: 25.4%
FSM Eligible: 56.5%
EAL: 37.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.4%
SEN Support: 21.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 21.9
Budget per Pupil: £6,942/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.0% 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

Black African: 22.5%
Mixed Other: 21.9%
White British: 20.9%
White Other: 9.4%
Black Other: 8.6%
Asian Pakistani: 3.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.8%
Other: 2.6%

22.5%

Black African

21.9%

Mixed Other

20.9%

White British

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01614702660

stthomasofcanterbury.rcprimaryschool@salford.gov.uk

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Hadfield Street

Salford, North West

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Administrative

URN: 105970
UKPRN: 10070705
Establishment No.: 3625

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