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St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Salford, M28 1HSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
80%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
80 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1453 of 13,686 nationally

About St Andrew's CofE Primary School

St Andrew's CofE Primary School in Salford is a Church of England state primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it is operating at near-full capacity with 478 pupils against a school capacity of 480. The school's intake is notably less disadvantaged than the local average: just 7.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average that typically sits around 23-24%. Demand for places is exceptionally strong. For entry in 2025/26, the school offered 60 total places but received 160 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.67. Of those, 80 were first-preference applications, and 58 first-preference offers were made, meaning that even families who put St Andrew's as their top choice faced a significant chance of missing out. This level of competition signals a school that is highly sought after within Salford, and its popularity is clearly reflected in the numbers.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressVicars Hall Lane, Worsley, Manchester, Salford, M28 1HS
HeadteacherMichael Platt
Local AuthoritySalford
Number of Pupils478
Free School Meals (FSM)7.3%
School Capacity478 / 480 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosSensory RoomGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballDanceFootballCricketRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaBook ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Source: st-andrews-worsley.salford.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Andrew's CofE Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.