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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Salford, M27 0WAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2044 of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressVicarage Road, Manchester, Salford, M27 0WA
HeadteacherEmma Richardson
Local AuthoritySalford
Number of Pupils225
Free School Meals (FSM)32.9%
School Capacity225 / 210 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (25 Jan 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jul 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallLibrarySensory RoomPlaying FieldsSports HallGymnasiumICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketDanceAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubFilm ClubBook ClubCodingDramaArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St Peter's CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.