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St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Hadfield Street, Higher Broughton, Salford, Greater Manchester, M7 4XG, Salford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.0 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
503
Capacity
480
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school excels with 83% of students achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 9% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 96.0 indicates it performs better than 96% of schools, reflecting strong overall satisfaction among parents. While the percentage of students reaching the higher standard is 15%, which is commendable, there may be room for growth in this area.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African22.5%
Mixed Other21.9%
White British20.9%
White Other9.3%
Black Other8.5%
Asian Pakistani3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Other2.6%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Caribbean0.6%
White Irish0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.50532, -2.25137 · M7 4XG
School details
Local authoritySalford
RegionNorth West
URN105970
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2023.
Is St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School a good school?
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School scores 96.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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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