St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

A outstanding voluntary aided school school in Salford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School.

Salford, M74XG Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

84

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
71.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 84.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
90.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 25.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
6 December 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hadfield Street
Higher Broughton
Salford, M74XG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105970
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Hadfield Street, Higher Broughton, Salford, M7 4XG
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
480 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Salford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
510
Free School Meals
47.9% (244 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
12.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
84.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
25.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
111.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
84.0 (+25.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
25.0 (+17.7 vs average)
Maths Score:
111.0 (+6.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.4 (5.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 111.0 109.0
2023 110.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
57
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
510 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together with God we reach for the stars"

Hard work Effort Self-discipline Good manners Mutual respect Tolerance Democracy Rule of law Rights and personal freedoms

We are a Catholic family and welcome all into our vibrant community. We strive to make Jesus the centre of our lives. Each person is unique and we seek to inspire each other towards knowledge and joy as children of God. We nurture everyone to reach their full potential.

Head Teacher's Message

David Deane OBE is the Headteacher. The site highlights that STOC aims to be outstanding and describes the school as an exciting, enriching place with high expectations and opportunities across the curriculum.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Music Club KS1 Art Club Art Club

Sports

Swimming

Curriculum Highlights

Religious Education Early Years Foundation Stage English including Phonics Mathematics Science History Geography MFL Computing PE DT Art Music PSHE Assessment Forest School

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club (Morning Care) £2 per day; After School Care £7 per day. A small snack and a drink are provided at each session. Morning Care starts at 8:00 am; After Care ends at 5:55 pm. All sessions must be booked in advance and paid; cancellations require one week's notice. Late pickups incur £5 per 5 minutes.

SEND Provision

In Salford we are committed to ensuring that all children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have the opportunity to attend play, leisure, sports and other activities, including out of school provision, in their local communities. A parent/carer survey is being gathered to understand access, barriers and improvements for wrap around/out of school provision.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery and Reception admissions are detailed as follows: Salford residents may access Nursery from September after the child’s third birthday (birth date 01.09.2021–31.08.2022) and Reception from September after the fourth birthday (birth date 01.09.2020–31.08.2021). Online applications for September 2025 open 1 September 2024 to 15 January 2025. Primary admissions follow a strict timetable with offers on 16 April 2025. Supplementary forms require a copy of Baptism Certificate. Manchester and Bury residents apply through their respective councils. In-year admissions are coordinated by the local authority.

Financial Information

The weekly charge for school meals is £10.50.

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