River View Community Primary School vs The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 780 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River View Community Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
521 students
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | River View Community Primary School Salford, North West | The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1749 of 2,286 | #2186 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13028 of 15,697 | #15317 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 521 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 521 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 42.2% | 31.9% |
| Capacity filled | 124% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 10% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Salford | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.riverviewprimary.co.uk | www.cathedralschoolstpeterandjohn.com |
The verdict
- •River View Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.8 vs 9.3).
- •River View Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 10%).
- •River View Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •River View Community Primary School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 213.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is River View Community Primary School better than The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary?
On the Success Index (England), River View Community Primary School ranks higher (25.8 vs 9.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are River View Community Primary School and The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary?
About 780 m in a straight line, between Salford and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
River View Community Primary School: 521. The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do River View Community Primary School and The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary rank in North West?
River View Community Primary School is 1749th of 2,286 and The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary is 2186th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).