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All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Sale

Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Roman Catholic
Ages 3–11

All Saints' Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Sale. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2026, ended in a report card: 4 strong standard and 3 expected standard. Before that it was rated Good at its last graded inspection, in November 2016. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 16 schools in Sale with published results, and 637th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.

SATs results
Above England average
Ofsted report card
4 of 7 areas strong or better
Demand
Every first choice offered
Attendance
Better than England average
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Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days

Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Trafford (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.

Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

All Saints' Catholic Primary School in detail

What Ofsted's report card says

Ofsted's report card from its 3 February 2026 inspection grades All Saints' Catholic Primary School on 7 areas: 4 strong standard and 3 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Attendance and behaviour - Strong standard. "Leaders have embedded a range of systems that quickly pick up and address attendance concerns."

Early years - Strong standard. "The early years offers a wonderful platform for children to take their first steps into education."

Inclusion - Strong standard. "Leaders have established a highly inclusive culture at the school."

Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Pupils are highly prepared for life beyond the school."

Achievement - Expected standard. "At the end of Year 6, pupils achieve well in reading, writing and mathematics."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Since the last inspection, leaders have carefully sequenced the curriculum from the Nursery Year through to Year 6."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders have established effective approaches that provide them with a clear understanding of different aspects of the school's work."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should ensure that in subjects other than reading, writing and mathematics, the curriculum is covered in sufficient detail and that gaps in knowledge are identified and addressed in a timely manner".

Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)

Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted

All Saints' Catholic Primary School in its own words

From the headteacher's welcome: "All Saints' is a joyful and exciting learning community where everyone-whether working here or visiting-is made to feel welcome and valued. We place great emphasis on building strong, meaningful relationships, working hard, challenging ourselves, and, just as importantly, having fun."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include cooking, art and forest school.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Results

In 2025, 94% of Year 6 pupils at All Saints' Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 82% in Trafford and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (90% in reading, 93% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

Getting a place at All Saints' Catholic Primary School

For September 2026 entry, 12 families put All Saints' Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 36 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

Admissions history and your chances at All Saints' Catholic Primary School

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other state primary schools to All Saints' Catholic Primary School are Wellfield Infant and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Outstanding); Firs Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 77% reading, 78% maths); Wellfield Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 86% reading, 82% maths); and St Mary's CofE Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 91% reading, 85% maths).

All Saints' Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Wellfield Infant and Nursery SchoolFirs Primary SchoolWellfield Junior SchoolSt Mary's CofE Primary School

What parents say

67 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about All Saints' Catholic Primary School (as of April 2026): 90% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 0% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (0%).

Who goes there

All Saints' Catholic Primary School has a resourced provision for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs and moderate learning difficulties: 1 place, 4 pupils on roll.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Urmston Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Manor Avenue (opposite), 100 metres away.

Suspensions and exclusions

All Saints' Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Anita Fagan
Pupils:205
LA:Trafford
Phone:01619621288
Address:Cedar Road, Sale, M33 5NW
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 8 months ago

Report card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)

Safeguarding standards met

  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Early yearsStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: met

Inspected 3 February 2026View full report
URN:106347
UKPRN:10078170
Diocese:Diocese of Shrewsbury
Constituency:Stretford and Urmston
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted's report card, in its own words

What it's like to be a pupil at All Saints' Catholic Primary School

All Saints' Catholic Primary School comes to life each morning when pupils arrive to eagerly begin the school day. Staff know the pupils extremely well. Staff in the early years provide caring support and gentle encouragement to help children start the day ready to learn. During their time in the early years, guided by expert staff, children get off to a flying start in their education. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who are disadvantaged thrive at the school. Barriers to learning are skilfully broken down, which enables these pupils to make superb progress from their starting points. Across the school, pupils are well prepared for their next stages of education in reading, writing and mathematics. That said, there remain a small number of subjects where pupils do not achieve as well as they could. Pupils attend school regularly. They miss little learning. The school is calm and orderly. Pupils settle quickly into their activities. The school's values help pupils understand and enact excellent behaviour. They continually show respect for one another. Incidents of bullying are very rare. Any friendship concerns are swiftly addressed by staff. Pupils trust that staff will support them in times of need. This helps pupils to feel safe at school. Self-belief and confidence are qualities that pupils develop as they move through the school. Pupils demonstrate this through some of the leadership opportunities that they take up. For example, within the performing arts group, older pupils teach routines to their younger peers. Pupils develop a positive sense of moral purpose. One of the ways in which they express this is through writing to the local council on issues that affect their wider community. Pupils are extremely well prepared for life in modern Britain.

What Ofsted says the school should do next

  • Leaders should ensure that in subjects other than reading, writing and mathematics, the curriculum is covered in sufficient detail and that gaps in knowledge are identified and addressed in a timely manner.

From Ofsted's report card (inspection 3 February 2026). Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Ofsted Insights

From Ofsted's February 2026 inspection report.

What This School Does Well

All Saints' is an exceptionally welcoming school where every child is known and valued by caring staff. The school excels at supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs, breaking down barriers so they make outstanding progress from their starting points. Pupils thrive in a calm, respectful environment where excellent behaviour is the norm and bullying is virtually non-existent.

Key Strengths

  • Strong focus on reading, writing and mathematics with high-quality pupil work and positive national test results
  • Highly inclusive culture with excellent support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, enabling them to make superb progress
  • Excellent behaviour, attendance and attendance systems - poor behaviour and bullying are extremely rare
  • Early years provision provides a strong foundation with skilled staff and high expectations
  • Wide range of enrichment clubs and activities helping pupils develop talents and interests

Areas for Improvement

  • Some subjects have gaps in knowledge development and uneven teaching quality compared to core subjects
  • Variable depth in teaching of curriculum in a small number of subjects
  • Some pupils in non-core subjects are not as well prepared as they could be for next steps

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding with all legal requirements fulfilled, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Arts and crafts, gardening, choir

All Saints' Catholic Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school where pupils achieve well in reading, writing and mathematics, with particularly strong support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. The school has established a calm, orderly environment where pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour and respect for one another.

At a Glance

20.0%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

Resourced provision: SpLD, Hearing, Speech and language +3

SEN Provision

No

Special Measures

What Parents Think

67 responses
Would recommend90%
Child is happy94%
Feels safe88%
Well behaved82%
Bullying dealt with (of parents with a view)0%
Kept informed88%
Handles concerns (of parents who raised one)88%

Source: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2024/25

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+4ppMaths+1ppWriting+11pp

Reading has improved from 90% to 94% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 83% to 94% (2024 to 2025).

Class Sizes

25.6

Avg class size

20.3

Infant (KS1)

31.5

KS2

8

Total classes

3 classes with more than 30 pupils

2025/26 academic year

How Does This School Compare?

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Before and after school care

Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near All Saints' Catholic Primary School.

  • Stagecoach Urmston820m away · Not yet graded
  • Beyond the Physical Wrap Around850m away · Not yet graded
  • Kids Rock Club Ltd890m away · Not yet graded

Term dates

All Saints' Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Trafford's term dates for its community schools.

Getting There

Bus Stops

Manor Avenue (opp)
98m · 2 min walk
Carrington Lane (nr)
153m · 2 min walk
Brayton Avenue (nr)
188m · 3 min walk
Mersey Farm (o/s)
332m · 5 min walk
Tavistock Road (opp)
436m · 7 min walk

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Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
8
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Children hurt
5

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight.

5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.

2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Trafford is 11 (the median across 103 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

97%

Near capacity

202 pupils

209 places

7 spare places in 2025

2025, DfE school capacity data

Area Demand Pressure - Sale

High pressure
New homes approved:853
Projected new pupils:213

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sale

Across Trafford council

Low demand council-wide0.75 applications per place

Places available

2,990

Applications

2,238

Got 1st preference

94.5%

Got preferred school

99.6%

All primary applications across Trafford council (2026/27), not just this school.

This school: Every first choice offered

Inspection History(6)

3 February 2026Report card
Inclusion
Curriculum & teaching
Achievement
Attendance & behaviour
Personal development
Early years
Leadership & governance
3 November 2021

Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.

2 November 2016
Leadership & ManagementGood

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

28

SEN Support

7

EHC Plans

17.1%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

All Saints' Catholic Primary School has a resourced provision for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs and moderate learning difficulties: 1 place, 4 pupils on roll.

Source: GIAS, Department for Education.

Pupils by Need Type

Social, Emotional & Mental Health11
Other9
Speech, Language & Communication6
Specific Learning Difficulty5
Physical Disability3
Hearing Impairment1
EHC Plan
SEN Support

Pupil Demographics

Ethnicity

White British
73.7%
Asian
4.9%
Black
5.8%
Mixed
6.9%
Chinese
4.4%
Other
1.5%

2026 academic year

Key Indicators

Free School Meals20.0%
English as Additional Language15.1%

205

Total Pupils

107

Boys

98

Girls

2026 academic year

Workforce

12

Teachers

17.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

£52,001

Mean salary

2026 data

School Funding

£5,319

Per pupil

£1149k

Total funding

£44k

Pupil premium

Deprivation£74,255
EAL funding£7,862
Lump sum£145,100

2025-26 financial year allocations

Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.6%

Overall absence

5.3%

Persistent absence

189

Enrolments

Authorised2.6%
Unauthorised1.0%
Persistent (10%+)5.3%
Severe (50%+)0.0%

Absence trend

2.6%
18/19
2.0%
20/21
5.7%
21/22
5.4%
22/23
4.2%
23/24
3.6%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

Secondary Schools Nearby

Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to

Questions parents ask about All Saints' Catholic Primary School

What are SATs results like at All Saints' Catholic Primary School?

Of the pupils at All Saints' Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 94% reached the expected standard in reading and 94% did so in maths.

What is All Saints' Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

All Saints' Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2016, it was rated Good.

What is the catchment area for All Saints' Catholic Primary School?

No fixed boundary. When All Saints' Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Trafford allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.

Is it hard to get a place at All Saints' Catholic Primary School?

All Saints' Catholic Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.

How big are the classes at All Saints' Catholic Primary School?

Classes at All Saints' Catholic Primary School average 25.6 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.

How many pupils go to All Saints' Catholic Primary School?

All Saints' Catholic Primary School has around 205 pupils on roll. 20% are eligible for free school meals.

Does All Saints' Catholic Primary School have specialist SEN provision?

All Saints' Catholic Primary School has a resourced provision for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs and moderate learning difficulties: 1 place, 4 pupils on roll.

What is attendance like at All Saints' Catholic Primary School?

3.6% of sessions were missed at All Saints' Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 5.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).

How do I apply to All Saints' Catholic Primary School?

Apply through Trafford's coordinated admissions process, naming All Saints' Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.

Does All Saints' Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?

Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of All Saints' Catholic Primary School: Stagecoach Urmston (820m away, registered, not yet graded), Beyond the Physical Wrap Around (850m away, registered, not yet graded) and Kids Rock Club Ltd (890m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.

How many road collisions happen near All Saints' Catholic Primary School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Trafford is 11 (the median across 103 schools, same distance and years).

Where is All Saints' Catholic Primary School?

All Saints' Catholic Primary School is at Cedar Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5NW.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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