St Boniface RC Primary School, Salford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school creates a caring, supportive environment where pupils feel safe and proud. Year 6 teaching is particularly strong, helping older pupils achieve well and feel confident. The school is improving under stable leadership, with better behavior and a more settled atmosphere for learning.
Key Strengths
- Good teaching in Year 6 helps pupils learn well and feel confident about their achievements
- Pupils are proud of their caring school and engage in community charity work
- The headteacher has created a more settled school with a stable teaching team, improving pupil behavior
Areas for Improvement
- Most teaching requires improvement - pupils need more challenging work pitched at the right level
- Progress in reading, writing and mathematics is not quick enough, particularly for lower-attaining pupils
- Leadership systems for checking teaching quality and pupil progress are not thorough enough
- Attendance is below average
- Marking and feedback to pupils needs improvement so they understand how to progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - pupils feel safe, know who to confide in, and those with emotional difficulties are well supported.
Extracurricular Activities
House system for teamwork and effort rewards, outdoor playtime activities
St Boniface RC Primary School requires improvement overall. The school has experienced significant staff changes but is now stabilizing under new leadership, with some positive developments in pupil behavior and Year 6 achievement.
At a Glance
53.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
27 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 52% to 77%. Maths has improved from 52% to 77%. Writing has improved from 48% to 67%.
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.5
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
6
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
219 pupils
240 capacity
21 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Salford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Salford
Admissions Demand - Salford
Places available
3,290
Applications
2,825
Got 1st preference
89.3%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Primary admissions across Salford (2025/26)
Inspection History(12)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.39372%
Overall absence
18.37838%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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