St George's CofE Primary School, Salford
St George's CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Salford. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 29th-highest of the 29 schools in Salford with published results, and 14,242nd of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Salford (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St George's CofE Primary School in detail
St George's CofE Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, basketball and choir.
The school runs a breakfast club.
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 48% of Year 6 pupils at St George's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 38% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Salford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 48% in reading and 48% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St George's CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 19 families put St George's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 36 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St George's CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St George's CofE Primary School are St Sebastian's RC Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 66% reading, 59% maths); Lower Kersal Community Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 67% reading, 63% maths); Holy Family VA RC Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 66% reading, 52% maths); and St Boniface RC Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St George's CofE Primary School.
St Sebastian's RC Primary SchoolLower Kersal Community Primary SchoolHoly Family VA RC Primary SchoolSt Boniface RC Primary School
Who goes there
58.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 25.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (51%), Mixed (14%) and Black (7%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Salford Crescent Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Withycombe Place (opposite), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St George's CofE Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St George's CofE Primary School issued 18 suspensions, 7.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St George's CofE Primary School are The Albion Academy (0.4 miles), Buile Hill Academy (0.8 miles) and AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK (1.7 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Salford published that the last place for 2016 entry went to a family 1.137 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St George's is a welcoming, inclusive school where children from many different backgrounds thrive together. The school has made reading a priority with excellent support for all learners, and pupils develop into active citizens who understand the importance of contributing to their community. Staff build warm relationships with pupils, who feel safe and supported to discover their talents through a variety of clubs and activities.
Key Strengths
- Strong curriculum that helps pupils make connections between subjects and build knowledge logically
- Excellent reading programme with well-trained staff and strong phonics support
- Good support for pupils with SEND and those learning English as an additional language
- Positive behaviour and attitudes with pupils feeling safe and trusted by staff
- Wide range of sporting clubs and enrichment activities that help pupils discover new talents
Areas for Improvement
- Some subject leaders haven't had enough time to check that the new curriculum is being taught consistently across the school
- Assessment methods in some subjects need to be stronger to help pupils remember and use knowledge fluently
- Early years staff (particularly in Nursery) need better guidance on what to teach and when, leading to uneven progress among youngest children
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - leaders know their community well, staff are trained to identify vulnerable pupils, and leaders follow up concerns persistently with quick pastoral support in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting clubs, weekly enrichment afternoons, sponsored events for charitable causes
St George's C of E Primary School is a good school where pupils enjoy learning in a diverse, inclusive community. However, the early years provision requires improvement as children are not equally well prepared across all areas of learning.
At a Glance
58.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 48% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 48% to 38% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 66% to 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
St George's CofE Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Salford
Term dates
St George's CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Salford. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Friday 2 April 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 19 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St George's CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St George's CofE Primary School is in Salford; for families living there:
- Salford's school travel policy: Salford home to school transport policy 2026 (Adobe PDF format, 156kb)
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 12
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 9 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
3 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 Salford is 19.5 (the median across 136 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
99%
Near capacity
209 pupils
210 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Salford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Salford
Across Salford council
Places available
3,266
Applications
2,753
Got 1st preference
91.1%
Got preferred school
97.8%
All primary applications across Salford council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
44
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
24.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
219
Total Pupils
126
Boys
93
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
19.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,580
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,857
Per pupil
£1696k
Total funding
£200k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.1%
Overall absence
32.3%
Persistent absence
186
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St George's CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about St George's CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at St George's CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at St George's CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 48% reached the expected standard in reading and 38% did so in maths.
What is St George's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St George's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023.
How close to St George's CofE Primary School do you need to live?
Salford published for September 2016 entry that the last place offered at St George's CofE Primary School on distance went to a family 1.137 miles away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at St George's CofE Primary School?
St George's CofE Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St George's CofE Primary School?
Classes at St George's CofE Primary School average 27.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St George's CofE Primary School?
St George's CofE Primary School has around 219 pupils on roll. 58% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St George's CofE Primary School?
9.1% of sessions were missed at St George's CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 32.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St George's CofE Primary School?
Apply through Salford's coordinated admissions process, naming St George's CofE 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 St George's CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
St George's CofE Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
What are St George's CofE Primary School's term dates?
St George's CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Salford. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Friday 2 April 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 19 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near St George's CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 9 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 3 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 Salford is 19.5 (the median across 136 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St George's CofE Primary School?
St George's CofE Primary School is at Concord Place, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 6SJ.
Sources: Salford admissions booklet; Salford term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)