St Paul's CofE Primary School
94%
Capacity
225
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Salford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 225 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Paul's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Wendy Budsworth, it falls under Salford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6904th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 65 in Salford.
St Paul's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 24 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Paul's CofE Primary School include Sensory Room, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Tennis, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Drama, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 59.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Salford, St Paul's CofE 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Cross Lane, Salford, Salford, M5 4AL |
| Headteacher | Wendy Budsworth |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 225 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 59.1% |
| School Capacity | 225 / 240 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6904th of 13,686
Nationally
993rd of 2,065
In North West
26th of 65
In Salford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
63%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cross Lane, Salford
Salford, M5 4AL
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