St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

URN: 105970 • Salford M7 4XG

Overview

Name
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
URN
105970
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
68.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
David Deane (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01619212060
Website
Visit
Address
Hadfield Street, Salford M7 4XG

Summary

St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Salford, catering to a mixed-gender population of 503 pupils. The school aims to nurture each child's unique potential through a supportive and enriching educational environment. With a strong emphasis on academic achievement, the curriculum is designed to foster essential skills in literacy and numeracy, while also encouraging creativity and athleticism through various extracurricular activities.

The school values diversity and promotes British values, celebrating the multicultural backgrounds of its students. Initiatives such as Friendship Week and Black History Month are integral to the school's ethos, teaching respect and tolerance within the community. Additionally, the school encourages student participation in decision-making through initiatives like the Special Projects Club, enhancing a sense of belonging and democracy.

St Thomas of Canterbury is committed to working closely with families to ensure high aspirations for every child. The school's modern facilities and dedicated staff aim to remove barriers to learning, fostering an environment where children can thrive academically and socially.

Key details

LA
Salford
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
480
Pupils
503
Boys
253
Girls
250
FSM %
56.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-12-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Greater Manchester

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 503 253 250 480 56.30
2024-09-11 510 273 237 480 47.30
2023-09-11 510 276 234 480 39.20
2022-09-11 510 276 234 480 39.20
2021-09-11 511 281 230 480 36.20
2020-09-11 509 280 229 480 29.90

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