Compare Broadoak Primary School and St Philip's RC Primary School and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Broadoak Primary School (Primary) in Manchester; St Philip's RC Primary School (Primary) in Salford; St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School (Primary) in Salford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Broadoak Primary School, St Philip's RC Primary School and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and voluntary aided school type located around Manchester and Salford, Greater Manchester. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Broadoak Primary School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Broadoak Primary School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 450, combined total ≈ 1,350, typical FSM 20–25%, range 0–5%–55–60%; all under Salford local authority.

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Attribute	Broadoak Primary School M27 0EP	St Philip's RC Primary School M7 4WP	St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School M7 4XG
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Manchester M27 0EP	Salford Greater Manchester M7 4WP	Salford Greater Manchester M7 4XG
Latest Ofsted	1 18 Jun 2024	1 12 Nov 2023	1 18 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	480	315	480
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Salford (355)	Salford (355)	Salford (355)
Website	www.broadoak.salford.sch.uk	—	www.stthomasofcanterburyprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone	01617942326	01615052524	01619212060
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Broadoak Primary School

M27 0EP

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Manchester
M27 0EP
Ofsted: 1 18 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Salford (355)
Website: www.broadoak.salford.sch.uk
Telephone: 01617942326

St Philip's RC Primary School

M7 4WP

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Salford
Greater Manchester
M7 4WP
Ofsted: 1 12 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Salford (355)
Website: —
Telephone: 01615052524

St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

M7 4XG

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Salford
Greater Manchester
M7 4XG
Ofsted: 1 18 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Salford (355)
Website: www.stthomasofcanterburyprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01619212060

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.