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St Paul's CofE Primary School
Heathside Grove, Walkden, Worsley, Manchester, M28 3NZ, Salford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.6 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
367
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong LocaleIQ score, this primary school stands out for its impressive performance, with 76% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, only 11% of pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for growth in challenging students academically.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (18 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School keeps me informed
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
School supports development
89%
School has high expectations
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.8%
Black African24.5%
Mixed Other7.1%
Other6.3%
White Other4.6%
Asian Chinese4.6%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.52544, -2.39351 · M28 3NZ
School details
Local authoritySalford
RegionNorth West
URN105937
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitestpaulsce.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Paul's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Paul's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is St Paul's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Paul's CofE Primary School scores 89.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Paul's CofE Primary School?
Based on 18 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Paul's CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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