SchoolScoresSt Philip's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
St. Philip's C.E. Primary School, Barrow Street, Salford, M3 5LF
0161 566 7359 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 September 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
37 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Salford comparisons use the 41 of its 76 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 35 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 14th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 16th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 11th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 20th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 22% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 52% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern Joint 4th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 81% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 10th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Salford figures pool parents at the Salford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
28 pupils in this year group.
50% — 10 points below the Salford average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 61% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 57% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Salford. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 22 |
| Of those, offered a place | 22 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 47 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 16 places for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 43rd highest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.8% | 35.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 42nd highest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.1% | 19.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 64.4% | 24.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 25th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 42nd lowest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.4% | 15.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 22nd lowest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 24th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 64th highest of 75 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 15% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.7 | 19.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 74th highest of 75 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 4% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 6.8 | 9.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 22nd highest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 59% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.3% | 11.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 10% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Friars Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crown Street Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- St Joseph's RC Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- River View Community Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Wilfrid's RC Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lark Hill Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 needs attention · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cheetwood Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Philip's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Philip's CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 September 2023.
How did St Philip's CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Philip's CofE Primary School?
95% of the 37 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Philip's CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Philip's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 22 families put St Philip's CofE Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 22 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 105944.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.