St Charles' RC Primary School
92%
Capacity
229
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Charles' RC Primary School
St Charles' RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Salford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 229 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 250 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Charles' RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Drake, it falls under Salford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5767th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 65 in Salford.
St Charles' RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 25 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Charles' RC Primary School include Dining Hall, Forest School, Sports Hall, Library, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Cricket, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Eco Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Salford, St Charles' RC 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Emlyn Street, Swinton, Manchester, Salford, M27 9PD |
| Headteacher | Nicola Drake |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 229 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.1% |
| School Capacity | 229 / 250 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5767th of 13,686
Nationally
836th of 2,065
In North West
20th of 65
In Salford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
43%
'23/24
66%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
46
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Emlyn Street, Swinton, Manchester
Salford, M27 9PD
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