St Edmund's RC Primary School
112%
Capacity
352
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Edmund's RC Primary School
St Edmund's 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 352 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (112% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Edmund's RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Laura Moran, it falls under Salford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6264th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 65 in Salford.
St Edmund's RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 73 applications for 45 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 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, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Edmund's RC Primary School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Library, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Tennis, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Eco Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Salford, St Edmund's 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 | Queen Street, Manchester, Salford, M38 0WH |
| Headteacher | Laura Moran |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 352 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.5% |
| School Capacity | 352 / 315 (112% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Sept 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6264th of 13,686
Nationally
903rd of 2,065
In North West
22nd of 65
In Salford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
64%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
73
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Queen Street, Manchester
Salford, M38 0WH
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