St Peter's CofE Primary School

About St Peter's CofE Primary School

St Peter's CofE Primary School in Salford is a Church of England state primary for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11, currently educating 225 children against a capacity of 210. That means the school is operating slightly above its official limit, a clear sign of local demand. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 32.9%, which is significantly higher than the national average for primary schools in England (around 23-24%), reflecting the socio-economic profile of the immediate catchment. The school's popularity is confirmed by its admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: 61 families applied for just 27 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.26. Of those applicants, 24 listed St Peter's as their first preference, and all 24 received an offer, suggesting that while the school is heavily oversubscribed overall, first-preference families have a strong chance of securing a place. Headteacher Emma Richardson leads a school that clearly serves a diverse and high-need community.

Academically, St Peter's performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Salford average of just 61%. The school also excels at stretching its pupils: 22% achieved the higher standard in all three subjects. Reading scores are particularly strong, with an average scaled score of 107 and 41% of pupils reaching the higher standard. Maths follows closely with an average score of 106 and 26% at the higher level. In writing, 85% met the expected standard and 30% reached the higher tier. These results place St Peter's 10th out of 65 primary schools in Salford, putting it in the top 15% of the local authority. Nationally, it ranks in the top 15% of all primary schools. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2023 confirmed it remains Good, with leadership and management also rated Good. The previous graded inspection in 2012 also awarded Good overall, so the school has maintained a consistent standard over time.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a library, sports hall, gymnasium, ICT suite, playing fields and a forest school, plus a sensory room which will be particularly valuable given the breadth of SEND provision on offer. St Peter's supports children with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social emotional and mental health needs, speech and language challenges, hearing impairment, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. This makes it a genuinely inclusive option for families whose children need additional support. Extracurricular activities include eco club, film club, book club, coding, drama and art club, while sports on offer are cricket, dance, athletics and rounders. The school has a nursery provision for younger children. For families considering alternatives, the nearest Outstanding-rated primary is The Deans Primary School, just 0.4 km away. St Peter's suits families who want a high-performing, inclusive Church of England primary in a diverse urban setting, with strong academic results and a clear commitment to supporting a wide range of needs.

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