St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
105%
Capacity
503
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury 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 503 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher David Deane, it falls under Salford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 874th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 65 in Salford.
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 56 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 67 were first-preference applications.
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.3/5 from 2 parents).
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 Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School include Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Rounders, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Eco Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 56.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Salford, St Thomas of Canterbury 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 | Hadfield Street, Salford, Salford, M7 4XG |
| Headteacher | David Deane |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 503 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 56.3% |
| School Capacity | 503 / 480 (105% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (84%)
874th of 13,686
Nationally
109th of 2,065
In North West
3rd of 65
In Salford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
84%
Expected Standard
25%
Higher Standard
'22/23
90%
'23/24
84%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed56
83
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
67 families put this school as their 1st choice (81% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hadfield Street, Salford
Salford, M7 4XG
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