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The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Salford, M3 6LUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#11,396
of 13,686 nationally

About The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary is a popular choice among Salford families, with 29 first-preference applications for just 28 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, resulting in an oversubscription ratio of 1.68. This means nearly 1.7 families applied for every available spot, a clear signal of local demand. The school received 47 total applications for those 28 places, so competition is real. Parent satisfaction data isn't available here, but the oversubscription figures alone suggest the school holds a strong reputation in the community. It's a Roman Catholic state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. Headteacher Diane Hanley leads a school of 219 pupils, operating just under its capacity of 240. The school serves a diverse intake, with 29.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressMount Street, Salford, Salford, M3 6LU
HeadteacherDiane Hanley
Local AuthoritySalford
Number of Pupils219
Free School Meals (FSM)29.7%
School Capacity219 / 240 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosSensory RoomLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersNetballFootballCricketAthleticsDanceCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDramaGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-17:00

Source: cathedralschoolstpeterandjohn.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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