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The Friars Primary School
Cannon Street, The Friars Primary School, Cannon Street, Salford, Greater Manchester, M3 7EU, Salford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.0 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
394
Capacity
450
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 48% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 85% nationally. While the school has strengths in academic achievement, the LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than only 21% of schools, suggesting room for improvement in overall educational environment and resources.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British26.1%
Other18.3%
Asian Other13.2%
Mixed Other11.7%
White Other9.4%
Black African8.4%
Asian Indian4.3%
Asian Pakistani3.6%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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53.48891, -2.25869 · M3 7EU
School details
Local authoritySalford
RegionNorth West
URN105896
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Friars Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Friars Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2024.
Is The Friars Primary School a good school?
The Friars Primary School scores 21.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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