The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary vs The Friars Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 222 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
The Friars Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
362 students
| Measure | The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary Salford, North West | The Friars Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2186 of 2,286 | #1709 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15317 of 15,697 | #12783 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 213 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 43.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88.8% | 80.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 10% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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.cathedralschoolstpeterandjohn.com | www.friarsprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Friars Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.2 vs 9.3).
- •The Friars Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 10%).
- •The Friars Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •The Friars Primary School is the larger school with 362 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 The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary better than The Friars Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Friars Primary School ranks higher (27.2 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 The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary and The Friars Primary School?
About 222 m in a straight line, between Salford and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary: 213. The Friars Primary School: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary and The Friars Primary School rank in North West?
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary is 2186th of 2,286 and The Friars Primary School is 1709th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).