St Philip's CofE Primary School
90%
Capacity
225
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Philip's CofE Primary School
St Philip'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 (90% of 250 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Philip's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Beverley Jackson, it falls under Salford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 25% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13458th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 65th out of 65 in Salford.
St Philip's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 23 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Philip's CofE Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Dance, Rounders, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Eco Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Salford, St Philip'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 | St. Philip's C.E. Primary School, Barrow Street, Salford, Salford, M3 5LF |
| Headteacher | Beverley Jackson |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 225 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.6% |
| School Capacity | 225 / 250 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (25%)
13458th of 13,686
Nationally
2024th of 2,065
In North West
65th of 65
In Salford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
25%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
26%
'23/24
25%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
48
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St. Philip's C.E. Primary School, Barrow Street, Salford
Salford, M3 5LF
St. Philip's C.E. Primary School, Barrow Street, Salford
Salford, M3 5LF
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