St Philip's RC Primary School, Salford
St Philip's RC Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Salford. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 29 schools in Salford with published results, and 2,457th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 105% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than 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 Philip's RC Primary School in detail
St Philip's RC Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "The Mission Team The Mission Team at St. Philip's RC plays a vital role in supporting and strengthening the Catholic Life of our school by helping pupils deepen their understanding of their faith and encouraging them to live out Gospel values each day."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, athletics, basketball and cross-country.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at St Philip's RC Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Salford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 93% in reading and 89% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Philip's RC Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 48 families put St Philip's RC Primary School as their first choice and 77 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Philip's RC Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Philip's RC Primary School are St Paul's CofE Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 74% reading, 81% maths); Sedgley Park Community Primary School (0.3 miles); Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 85% reading, 83% maths); and Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 85% reading, 79% maths).
St Philip's RC Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolSedgley Park Community Primary SchoolYesoiday Hatorah Boys AcademyYesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy
Who goes there
13.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 34.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (48%), Mixed (12%) and Asian (7%).
In 2026, 54 pupils (15.3%) received SEN support and 7 (2%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Heaton Park (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mayfield Road (opposite), 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Philip's RC Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.8 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 RC Primary School are Manchester Mesivta School (0.6 miles); St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy (0.7 miles); and The Heys School (1.3 miles).
Manchester Mesivta SchoolSt Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary AcademyThe Heys School
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); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Salford published that the last place for 2021 entry went to a family 2.294 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
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 an exceptionally welcoming school where pupils truly blossom. Teachers expertly deliver a carefully planned curriculum with outstanding subject knowledge, and they skilfully check and address any gaps in pupils' understanding. Pupils show admirable behaviour and resilience, with excellent support for their physical and mental health through a range of enriching experiences.
Key Strengths
- Expertly trained teachers with exceptional subject knowledge across the entire curriculum
- Rigorous phonics and reading programme that inspires pupils to become fluent, confident readers
- Meticulous curriculum design that flows seamlessly from early years through Year 6 with equal importance for all subjects
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and conduct throughout the school
- Inclusive approach with excellent provision for pupils with SEND
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular activities, leadership roles such as house captains, visitors including local rabbi, sponsored well-being walks, external event representation, community learning projects
St Philip's RC Primary School is an outstanding Catholic primary school where pupils thrive academically and in their personal development. The school has maintained its outstanding rating with exemplary teaching, a meticulously crafted curriculum, and exceptional pupil behaviour.
At a Glance
13.8%
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 declined from 93% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 91% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.2
Avg class size
23.3
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
13
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Philip's RC Primary School.
- Lubavitch Day Camp600m away · Not yet graded
- BJPS900m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Philip's RC 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
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Philip's RC Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Philip's RC 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
- 30
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 22 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 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
105%
Over capacity
332 pupils
315 places
17 pupils over capacity 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
54
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
17.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
354
Total Pupils
168
Boys
186
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
19.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,563
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,099
Per pupil
£1857k
Total funding
£71k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.4%
Overall absence
3.5%
Persistent absence
285
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 RC Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Philip's RC Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Philip's RC Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Philip's RC Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is St Philip's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Philip's RC Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
How close to St Philip's RC Primary School do you need to live?
Salford publishes how far the last offered place was, in miles: 1.033 for 2016 entry, then 1.69 for 2017 entry, then 2.294 for 2021 entry. The cut-off has loosened over that period, so places have been reaching further out. These are the authority's own figures, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications each year.
Is it hard to get a place at St Philip's RC Primary School?
St Philip's RC Primary School was full in 2025, at 105% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Philip's RC Primary School?
Classes at St Philip's RC Primary School average 27.2 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Philip's RC Primary School?
St Philip's RC Primary School has around 354 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Philip's RC Primary School?
3.4% of sessions were missed at St Philip's RC Primary School in 2024/25. 3.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Philip's RC Primary School?
Apply through Salford's coordinated admissions process, naming St Philip's RC 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 Philip's RC Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Philip's RC Primary School: Lubavitch Day Camp (600m away, registered, not yet graded) and BJPS (900m 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 St Philip's RC Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 22 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 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 RC Primary School?
St Philip's RC Primary School is at Cavendish Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, M7 4WP.
Sources: Salford admissions booklets; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)