St Sebastian's RC Primary School
Douglas Green, Salford, M6 6ETOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Sebastian's RC Primary School is a primary school in Salford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 131 schools in Salford. It ranks 20th of 29 primary schools in Salford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 April 2019, report published 23 May 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 April 2024
Pupils enjoy attending school. They build strong and trusting relationships with staff who get to know pupils and their families well. Pupils know that there is an adult that they can talk to if they have a worry or a concern. This helps them to feel safe, well cared for and happy. Pupils enjoy studying a wide range of subjects. They are enthusiastic about their learning, and they rise to the high expectations that teachers set for their academic achievement. Most pupils achieve well. Pupils behave with kindness and respect towards each other. They understand and celebrate difference and diversity. Pupils learn how to manage their emotions and resolve conflicts so that they can regulate their own behaviour. The school environment is calm and purposeful, so they can typically learn without interruption. Pupils benefit from a wide range of clubs and activities that help them to develop their social skills and confidence. For example, they take part in the school choir and the gardening club, or they enjoy reading with their school dog, Bertie.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not design learning that enables pupils to develop detailed knowledge of the subject matter that is being taught. As a result, some pupils do not acquire the depth of understanding that they need to be fully prepared for new learning. The school should ensure that, in these subjects, teachers provide pupils with work that secures their knowledge and better prepares them for the next stage of their education.
- Some pupils, especially those who did not start school in the Reception Year, have gaps in their phonics knowledge. This was due to weaknesses in the previous approach to phonics teaching. The school should ensure that these pupils receive the support that they need so that they read with confidence and can access the full curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
227 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near St Sebastian's RC Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's CofE Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 31% met the expected standard |
| Lower Kersal Community Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| St Boniface RC Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Holy Family VA RC Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| River View Community Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% 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 Caroline Doyle
- Phone
- 01615187078
- Address
- Douglas Green, Salford, M6 6ET
- Local authority
- Salford
- URN
- 105963
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.