St Mary's RC Primary School
100%
Capacity
237
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Mary's RC Primary School
St Mary'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 237 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suzanne Brown, 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 1582nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 65 in Salford.
St Mary's RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 30 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's RC Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's RC Primary School include Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Football, Dance, as well as clubs including Drama, Chess, Art Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Salford, St Mary'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 | Milner Street, Manchester, Salford, M27 4AS |
| Headteacher | Suzanne Brown |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 237 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.3% |
| School Capacity | 237 / 236 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1582nd of 13,686
Nationally
200th of 2,065
In North West
7th 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
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
78
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Milner Street, Manchester
Salford, M27 4AS
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