St Philip's CofE Primary School, Salford
St Philip'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 September 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 21st-highest of the 29 schools in Salford with published results, and 12,428th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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 Philip's CofE Primary School in detail
St Philip's CofE Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At St Philip's Church of England Primary School we aim to be distinctive in our Christian character by living out our school values daily. Collective Worship is a key part of our school day, setting the tone for the behaviour and ethos of our school family."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 61% of Year 6 pupils at St Philip's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Salford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 53% in reading and 63% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Philip's CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 22 families put St Philip's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 47 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 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 Philip's CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Philip's CofE Primary School are The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary (0.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 76% maths); The Friars Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 64% reading, 72% maths); St Paul's CofE Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 71% reading, 74% maths); and Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre (0.7 miles, Good, 74% reading, 84% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Philip's CofE Primary School.
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC PrimaryThe Friars Primary SchoolSt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolPrimrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
Who goes there
67.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (26%), White British (16%) and Asian (16%).
In 2026, 31 pupils (14%) received SEN support and 21 (9.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
St Philip's CofE Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs: 16 places, 18 pupils on roll.
Staffing
St Philip's CofE Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Salford Central Rail Station, about 540 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hulme Street (opposite), 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Philip's CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Philip's CofE Primary School are Oasis Academy MediaCityUK (1 mile), The Albion Academy (1.1 miles), Eton Academy (1.1 miles) and AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK (1.4 miles).
Oasis Academy MediaCityUKThe Albion AcademyEton AcademyAldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Philip's is a nurturing school where children of all abilities thrive and feel valued. Staff are highly trained in early reading and supporting children with additional needs, ensuring every pupil can access learning alongside their peers. The school creates a calm, respectful environment where pupils feel safe and develop into responsible citizens.
Key Strengths
- Strong early reading programme with consistent phonics teaching and parent workshops
- Effective support for pupils with SEND who learn alongside their peers
- Clear behaviour systems creating a calm, orderly environment where pupils feel safe
- Well-planned curriculum in most subjects with good knowledge progression
- High-quality pastoral support including trips and speakers on local safety issues
Areas for Improvement
- Complete curriculum design in some key stage 1 and 2 subjects so teachers are clear about essential knowledge pupils need to learn
- Refine assessment systems in some subjects to better check what pupils know and remember
- Develop knowledge checks in curriculum areas still being developed so pupils recall knowledge more fluently
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs, lunchtime clubs, multisports, band ensemble, drama club, local cricket clubs, tennis clubs, art clubs
St Philip's CofE Primary School is a good school where pupils enjoy a nurturing environment and achieve well. The school provides clear behaviour systems, high-quality pastoral support, and values its diverse community.
At a Glance
26.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Speech and language
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 53% to 61% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 64% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 41% to 57% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.1
Avg class size
10
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
St Philip's CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Salford's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Philip's CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Philip'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
- 53
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 16
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 53 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 37 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
5 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
96%
Near capacity
201 pupils
210 places
9 spare places 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(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
31
SEN Support
21
EHC Plans
23.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
St Philip's CofE Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs: 16 places, 18 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
221
Total Pupils
122
Boys
99
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
15.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,991
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,990
Per pupil
£1875k
Total funding
£102k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
16.4%
Persistent absence
214
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 Philip's CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Philip's CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Philip's CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Philip's CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 61% reached the expected standard in reading and 64% did so in maths.
What is St Philip's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Philip's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
What is the catchment area for St Philip's CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Philip's 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 Philip's CofE Primary School?
St Philip's CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Philip's CofE Primary School?
Classes at St Philip's CofE Primary School average 22.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Philip's CofE Primary School?
St Philip's CofE Primary School has around 221 pupils on roll. 27% are eligible for free school meals.
Does St Philip's CofE Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
St Philip's CofE Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs: 16 places, 18 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at St Philip's CofE Primary School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at St Philip's CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 16.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Philip's CofE Primary School?
Apply through Salford's coordinated admissions process, naming St Philip'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.
How many road collisions happen near St Philip's CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 53 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 37 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 5 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 Philip's CofE Primary School?
St Philip's CofE Primary School is at St. Philip's C.E. Primary School, Salford, Greater Manchester, M3 5LF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)