Which is the best primary school in Salford?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School ranks first of 29 ranked primary schools in Salford, with 83% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Salford ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Salford?

29 primary schools in Salford published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Salford, ranked

The 29 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Voluntary aided school

15%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
2
St Philip's RC Primary School
Voluntary aided school

17%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
3
Monton Green Primary School
Community school

14%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
4
Dukesgate Academy
Academy sponsor led

10%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
5
Brentnall Academy
Academy sponsor led

7%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
6
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
Community school

5%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
7
Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School
Academy converter

12%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
8
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

7%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
9
St Boniface RC Primary School
Voluntary aided school

3%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
10
Wharton Primary School
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
11
Willow Tree Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
12
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Academy sponsor led

6%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
13
Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
14
Light Oaks Junior School
Community school

7%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
15
Lark Hill Community Primary School
Community school

1%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
16
St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
17
Lower Kersal Community Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
18
Holy Family VA RC Primary School
Voluntary aided school

14%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
19
St Sebastian's RC Primary School
Voluntary aided school

3%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
20
St Luke's RC Primary School
Voluntary aided school

5%

higher standard

51%

expected standard
21
St Philip's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

4%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
22
The Friars Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
23
River View Community Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
24
Marlborough Road Academy
Academy converter

2%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
25
Summerville Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
26
St George's CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

10%

higher standard

31%

expected standard
27
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

30%

expected standard
28
Moss Valley Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

29%

expected standard
29
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

10%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Salford?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School ranks first of 29 ranked primary schools in Salford, with 83% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Salford ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Salford?: 29 primary schools in Salford published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.