The Friars Primary School, Salford

In its own words: "The Friars Primary School will take children forward into the future by promoting high levels of achievement, respecting and meeting their unique academic, social and emotional needs so all children are prepared for the next stage of their education and life in modern Britain."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are incredibly proud of our children and our community and hope that this is demonstrated by the wide range of activities shown on our Twitter feed and Facebook Group. Our children are at the heart of this school and we put their needs first in all instances."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, multi-sports, yoga, choir, Lego and debating.

The school runs after-school care until 5:30pm.

In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at The Friars Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Salford and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 63% in reading and 65% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 46 families put The Friars Primary School as their first choice and 82 named it as one of their preferences, for 53 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to The Friars Primary School are The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary (0.1 miles, Good, 83% reading, 76% maths); River View Community Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 57% reading, 61% maths); St Philip's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 61% reading, 64% maths); and Cheetwood Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 60% reading, 63% maths).

The Friars Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

43.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 62.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (24%), Asian (22%) and other ethnic groups (18%).

The Friars Primary School has a resourced provision for moderate learning difficulties: 12 places, 12 pupils on roll.

The nearest railway station is Salford Central Rail Station, about 700 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Silk Street (near), 50 metres away.

In 2024/25, The Friars Primary School issued 12 suspensions, 3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to The Friars Primary School are The Albion Academy (0.9 miles) and Oasis Academy MediaCityUK (1.4 miles).