The Friars Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Salford). It has about 390 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In March 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Admissions:Excellent. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high.
Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances:About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance:Below average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils:Poor. Progress in maths is below average. Progress in reading is poor. Progress in writing is below average.
Attainment:Poor. Maths attainment is below average, reading is poor and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment:Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.
Progress:Poor. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Provision for special educational needs
Moderate learning difficulty
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.