St Andrew's Methodist Primary School
99%
Capacity
237
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Andrew's Methodist Primary School
St Andrew's Methodist Primary School is a state-funded Methodist primary school serving the Salford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 237 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Anne Barker, it falls under Salford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7113th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 65 in Salford.
St Andrew's Methodist Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 84 applications for 30 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Andrew's Methodist Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Netball, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Coding, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Salford, St Andrew's Methodist 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 | Methodist |
| Address | Prescott Street, Worsley, Manchester, Salford, M28 0ZA |
| Headteacher | Anne Barker |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 237 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.0% |
| School Capacity | 237 / 240 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (21 Mar 2024): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Nov 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7113th of 13,686
Nationally
1025th of 2,065
In North West
28th of 65
In Salford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
62%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
84
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Prescott Street, Worsley, Manchester
Salford, M28 0ZA
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