The Friars Primary School

A good community school school in Salford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Friars Primary School.

Salford, M37EU Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
43.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 51.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 March 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cannon Street
Salford, M37EU
Phone
1615667519
Website
friarsprimaryschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105896
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Cannon Street, Salford, M3 7EU
Website
www.friarsprimaryschool.co.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
450 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
420
Free School Meals
41.3% (173 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
51.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 103.0
2023 104.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
420 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"FORWARD INTO THE FUTURE"

Respect Determination Achievement Happiness

Promotes fundamental British values: Democracy, Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect, and Tolerance; celebrates diversity and equality; Religious Education and SMSC provision is embedded across the curriculum.

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher welcomes families to The Friars Primary School, emphasising that children are at the heart of the school, offering a rich and varied curriculum in a safe, nurturing environment, and a commitment to ensuring all children have opportunities to learn, thrive and enjoy. The Headteacher is described as passionate about providing opportunities for every child to learn and thrive, and invites the community to join the school.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

The Yellow Room (MLD Resource Provision)

Curriculum Highlights

White Rose Maths (Schemes of Learning) Read Write Inc. Phonics (Speed Sounds) used for phonics from Nursery to Year 2 Jelly & Bean Phonics books used to assist early reading; Dandelion Readers for CVC words The Write Stuff (Jane Considine) approach to writing Reading Curriculum including Champion Readers and Reading for Pleasure initiatives English Curriculum with progression and long-term plans Religious Education and Worldviews Geography, History, Spanish, The Arts (Art & Design), Music, Computing, Design and Technology, Science RHE (Relationships and Health Education) integrated in curriculum PE, Sport Premium; swimming lessons for Year 4-6; wide range of sports clubs

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

SEND Information & Local Offer; Resources Provision: The Yellow Room (MLD Unit); SENCo contact details listed on SEND page.

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