Godfrey Ermen Memorial CofE Primary School
Manchester, M30 7BJ · Salford · primary school
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66th of 69 primary schools in Salford we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.8/10 against 1,730 of them, against 1.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Godfrey Ermen Memorial CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.8 out of 10 either way). Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join swimming, cooking, and board games clubs. Sports include rounders, netball, bench-ball, archery, hockey, boccia, kin ball, and tri-golf. Year 6 students go on a residential trip, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 386 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Year 6 residential trip? How does the after-school club structure its day for children staying until late?
What Ofsted said about Godfrey Ermen Memorial CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have created a "positive, open culture" and pupils feel "safe and ready to learn." Inspectors found that pupils’ achievement is "improving over time" and they "progress well through the curriculum," with behaviour described as "impeccable." The school is fulfilling the expected standard across all evaluation categories.
Strengths
- Pupils "build knowledge securely" and "talk confidently about what they know," applying skills well across subjects.
- Attendance is "improving" as leaders "identify concerns early" and work closely with families to remove barriers.
- The curriculum is "well considered and exciting," with a clear focus on developing ambitious vocabulary and basic skills.
- Staff provide "highly effective targeted support" for children with barriers to learning, ensuring full inclusion.
- Leaders "reduce unnecessary workload" and protect staff wellbeing, fostering a supportive professional environment.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teaching activities are "matched more closely to pupils' needs" so they can build on prior learning.
- Leaders should strengthen work on preparing pupils for life in modern Britain, specifically regarding "fundamental British values."
- Leaders should build on strategies to reduce absence rates so that pupils "attend school more regularly."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 26% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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