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The Friars Primary School

Cannon Street, Salford, M3 7EU
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The Friars Primary School
Salford, M3 7EU
394 Pupils
450 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
43.70% FSM %
197 Boys
197 Girls
About The Friars Primary School

The Friars Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Salford, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 394 pupils on roll. School capacity: 450. Current headteacher: Michael Earnshaw.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Salford or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Salford
Region North West
Administrative District Salford
Parliamentary Constituency Salford
Ward Blackfriars & Trinity
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10068793
URN 105896
Data Last Updated 04-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Lee Shannon Chair of Governors 23/09/2024 12/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs DEBORAH BANU Governor 31/01/2023 31/01/2027 Elected by parents
Miss Anna Berrington Governor 13/07/2021 13/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Earnshaw Governor 01/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms JAWERIA MAQSOOD Governor 07/07/2024 07/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs AMPARO MORENO BELTRAN Governor 03/11/2023 03/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mr STANLEY PARKER Governor 04/05/2022 03/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr MATTHEW ROGERS Governor 07/07/2024 07/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alison Rowland Governor 21/09/2024 21/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Lee Shannon Governor 28/09/2024 27/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr PHILLIP TRESADERN Governor 04/05/2022 03/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Friars Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Salford, Salford.
The Friars Primary School has 394 pupils, with a capacity of 450.
The Friars Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at The Friars Primary School is Mr Michael Earnshaw.
The Friars Primary School is at Cannon Street, Salford, M3 7EU, in the Salford local authority, North West.
Sixth form at The Friars Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Friars Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Michael Earnshaw
Cannon Street, Salford, M3 7EU
01615667519
www.friarsprimaryschool.co.uk/
Location
M3 7EU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 105896
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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