St Philip's RC Primary School
115%
Capacity
362
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Philip's RC Primary School
St Philip'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 362 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (115% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Ruth McNamara, 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 1622nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 65 in Salford.
St Philip's RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 69 applications for 44 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 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 Philip's RC Primary School include Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Swimming, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Art Club, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Salford, St Philip'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 | Cavendish Road, Salford, Salford, M7 4WP |
| Headteacher | Ruth McNamara |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 362 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.9% |
| School Capacity | 362 / 315 (115% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1622nd of 13,686
Nationally
205th of 2,065
In North West
8th 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
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
84%
'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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
69
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cavendish Road, Salford
Salford, M7 4WP
Cavendish Road, Salford
Salford, M7 4WP
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