Cavendish Road, Salford M7 4WP
10 simple reasons to choose St Philip's Roman Catholic Primary School, Salford
State primary school (voluntary aided) and nursery in Salford.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Philip's Roman Catholic Primary School, Salford
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Salford and one of the 8 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 28.9 pupils per class and 24.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 29% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, organised by cross curricular 'Creative Curriculum' themes for the foundation subjects, and emphasises Catholic social morality.
In the top 28% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2007.
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