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The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Goodgraded 17/05/2022Ages 3–11219 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Salford, M3 6LU
Salford

The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Salford. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 219 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/05/2022, The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Salford can view The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 17/05/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)47%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score104
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score103
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake31.9%
Free school meals31.9%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language59.2%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled91%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.5%
Attendance94.5%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher21.0
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence13.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in SalfordSee the full area report for M3 6LU