St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Catchment Area
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Salford , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 503 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
503
Pupils
480
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Catchment Area Information
Admission to St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is managed by Salford and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Salford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Salford catchment area documents →St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Hadfield Street, Higher Broughton, Salford, M7 4XG
- Local authority
- Salford
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 56.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105970
Other Primary Schools in Salford
If St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Salford are the next closest alternatives.
Light Oaks Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · M6 8LU
Lower Kersal Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M7 3TN
Summerville Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M6 7HB
Light Oaks Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · M6 8LU
The Friars Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M3 7EU
Monton Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M30 9JP
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Frequently Asked Questions — St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Is St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School currently has 503 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 480 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School? ▾
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Salford before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School cover? ▾
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is a primary school in Salford, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School? ▾
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.