St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School, Manchester
St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Manchester. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 143rd-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 8,749th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- 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 Paul's Peel CofE Primary School in detail
St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 65% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Salford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 84% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 42 families put St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 40 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School are Dukesgate Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 76% maths); Wharton Primary School (0.4 miles, 64% reading, 78% maths); Peel Hall Primary School (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 77% reading, 71% maths); and Hilton Lane Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 63% reading, 47% maths).
St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Dukesgate AcademyWharton Primary SchoolPeel Hall Primary SchoolHilton Lane Primary School
What parents say
12 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 92% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
58.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 12.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (70%), Mixed (14%) and Black (9%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Walkden Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stocksfield Drive (opposite), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Paul's Peel 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 Paul's Peel CofE Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 2.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School are Star Salford Academy (0.6 miles), St James's Church of England High School (0.9 miles) and The Lowry Academy (1.1 miles).
Star Salford AcademySt James's Church of England High SchoolThe Lowry Academy
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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Paul's Peel creates a happy, family-like atmosphere where children feel genuinely cared for and encouraged to be themselves. The school has a strong phonics programme that helps most children become fluent readers by the end of Year 2, and it provides excellent support for pupils with additional needs. With high expectations for learning and a focus on both academic achievement and well-being, your child will thrive in this inclusive, welcoming community.
Key Strengths
- Pupils are happy, feel cared for, and demonstrate good behaviour and respect for others
- Strong early reading programme with rigorous phonics training leading to fluent readers by end of Year 2
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, who make strong progress through the curriculum
- Well-developed curriculum with identified knowledge pupils should learn in every subject
- Warm, inclusive school environment where all pupils are valued and celebrated
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment approaches in some subjects are not fully developed, making it difficult for teachers to check what pupils have learned
- In a few subjects, the activities teachers select do not always support pupils to learn the curriculum knowledge effectively
- School needs clearer oversight of how the curriculum is being delivered in all subjects
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough, creating gaps in their learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils knowing there is always a trusted adult to turn to if they are worried or upset.
Extracurricular Activities
Gymnastics, singing, school council, eco team, breakfast club
St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School is a warm and welcoming school where pupils are happy, well-behaved, and work hard to achieve their goals. The school has made considerable improvements to its curriculum since the last inspection and provides strong support for pupils' well-being and learning.
At a Glance
58.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
12 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 76% to 65% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 71% to 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.9
Avg class size
23.0
Infant (KS1)
26.3
KS2
12
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School
Term dates
St Paul's Peel 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 Paul's Peel CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Paul's Peel 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
- 26
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 26 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 19 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
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.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
273 pupils
280 places
7 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
65
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
26.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
311
Total Pupils
151
Boys
160
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
18.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,881
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,585
Per pupil
£2091k
Total funding
£238k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.7%
Overall absence
26.6%
Persistent absence
244
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 Paul's Peel CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 65% did so in maths.
What is St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Salford allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School?
St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School?
Classes at St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School average 25.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School?
St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School has around 311 pupils on roll. 59% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School?
7.7% of sessions were missed at St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 26.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School?
Apply through Salford's coordinated admissions process, naming St Paul's Peel 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.
What are St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School's term dates?
St Paul's Peel 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 Paul's Peel CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 26 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 19 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 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 Paul's Peel CofE Primary School?
St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School is at Stocksfield Drive, Little Hulton, Manchester, M38 9RB.
Sources: Salford term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)