St Charles' RC Primary School
Emlyn Street, Moorside Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 9PDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Charles' RC Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 131 schools in Salford. It ranks 54th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 January 2019, report published 4 March 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 February 2024
Pupils said that they learn to be the best versions of themselves in this school. Parents and carers echoed this view. The school gives pupils a wealth of opportunities to grow in confidence. For example, starting in the early years, pupils deliver class assemblies in front of their parents and the whole school. Pupils take pride in behaving well. This is reflected in the positive way that they conduct themselves in school. Pupils said that they sometimes make mistakes. When this happens, teachers help them to learn how to make better choices in the future. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning. They are eager to contribute during lessons. The school has raised its expectations of what pupils can achieve. It has recently strengthened the curriculum. Typically, pupils learn and achieve well. Pupils relish opportunities to contribute to their school community. They recognise that every thoughtful action, however big or small, can make a difference. For instance, they help to clear away the chairs after assembly. Pupils delight in supporting each other. At breaktimes, older pupils volunteer to play with children in the early years. The warm relationships that develop between pupils of all ages help them to feel happy in school.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school is in the process of identifying the essential knowledge that pupils, and children in the early years, should learn. At times, this makes it difficult for staff to deliver the intended curriculum well. The school should clarify the essential knowledge that pupils should acquire so that their learning builds securely.
- The school has not ensured that staff have all the information and guidance that they need to effectively support some pupils with SEND. On occasions, this hinders staff in appropriately adapting the delivery of the curriculum for these pupils. The school should build on its work to review, evaluate and improve how well it meets the needs of these pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
223 pupils on roll, with places for 250
Schools near St Charles' RC Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 47% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| The Deans Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Mossfield Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Wardley CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 89% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nicola Drake
- Phone
- 01619211945
- Address
- Emlyn Street, Moorside Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 9PD
- Local authority
- Salford
- URN
- 105955
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.