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St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Outstandinggraded 06/12/2023Ages 3–11503 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Salford. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 503 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 06/12/2023, St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in Salford can view St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 06/12/2023. 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)84%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)25%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score109
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score111
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake57.7%
Free school meals57.7%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language42.5%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled106%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.2%
Attendance95.2%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.2
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence12.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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