The Friars Primary School
URN: 105896 • Salford M3 7EU
Overview
- Name
- The Friars Primary School
- URN
- 105896
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Earnshaw (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01619211825
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cannon Street, Salford M3 7EU
Summary
The Friars Primary School, located in Salford, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population of 394 pupils, with a capacity for 450. The school prides itself on creating a warm and friendly environment where children feel happy and motivated to learn. The curriculum is designed to promote personal development and academic achievement, with a strong emphasis on reading and a rich body of subject knowledge.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr. M Earnshaw, the school fosters a culture of respect, determination, and achievement. The mission is to provide a nurturing space that supports the academic, social, and emotional needs of all pupils, ensuring they are well-prepared for future educational stages. The school values the importance of English and Mathematics as foundational subjects while also promoting a broad curriculum that includes spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
The Friars Primary School actively encourages community involvement and values the contributions of families, creating a supportive network for both students and staff. The school promotes British values, including democracy and respect for the law, ensuring that pupils develop a sense of responsibility and contribute positively to society.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr. M Earnshaw, the school fosters a culture of respect, determination, and achievement. The mission is to provide a nurturing space that supports the academic, social, and emotional needs of all pupils, ensuring they are well-prepared for future educational stages. The school values the importance of English and Mathematics as foundational subjects while also promoting a broad curriculum that includes spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
The Friars Primary School actively encourages community involvement and values the contributions of families, creating a supportive network for both students and staff. The school promotes British values, including democracy and respect for the law, ensuring that pupils develop a sense of responsibility and contribute positively to society.
Useful links
- GOVERNORS (governance)
- REPORT AN ABSENCE (sen)
- SEND INFORMATION & LOCAL OFFER (sen)
- ADMISSIONS (other)
- COVID-19 INFORMATION INCLUDING REMOTE LEARNING POLICY (other)
- HEADTEACHER’S MESSAGE (other)
- OUR SHARED VALUES AND BRITISH VALUES (other)
- POLICIES (other)
- SCHOOL TERM DATES (other)
- SCHOOL VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Philip's RC Primary School (70.1)
- St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School (68.0)
- St Luke's RC Primary School (67.2)
- Holy Family VA RC Primary School (66.4)
- Monton Green Primary School (66.3)
Key details
- LA
- Salford
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 394
- Boys
- 197
- Girls
- 197
- FSM %
- 43.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 394 | 197 | 197 | 450 | 43.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 420 | 213 | 207 | 450 | 40.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 343 | 172 | 171 | 450 | 37.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 343 | 172 | 171 | 450 | 37.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 323 | 165 | 158 | 450 | 38.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 332 | 173 | 159 | 450 | 36.10 |
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