St Andrew's CofE Primary School
100%
Capacity
478
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Andrew's CofE Primary School
St Andrew's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Salford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 478 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Michael Platt, it falls under Salford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1453rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 65 in Salford.
St Andrew's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 160 applications for 60 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 80 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Andrew's CofE Primary School include Art Studios, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Dance, Football, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Book Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Salford, St Andrew's CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Vicars Hall Lane, Worsley, Manchester, Salford, M28 1HS |
| Headteacher | Michael Platt |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 478 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.3% |
| School Capacity | 478 / 480 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1453rd of 13,686
Nationally
178th of 2,065
In North West
6th of 65
In Salford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
84%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
160
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
80 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Vicars Hall Lane, Worsley, Manchester
Salford, M28 1HS
Vicars Hall Lane, Worsley, Manchester
Salford, M28 1HS
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