Lark Hill Community Primary School
Salford, M5 4BJ · Salford · primary school
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63rd 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.4/10 against 904 of them, against 2.5/10 nationally. 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 1 | 35% | 0.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lark Hill Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in February 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 629 pupils against a stated capacity of 690. 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 steps are taken to help students reach the higher standard in reading? How does the new Ofsted framework affect the current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Lark Hill Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Lark Hill Community Primary School “feel safe and cared for” and generally behave well, though low-level disruption occasionally interrupts learning. While disadvantaged pupils achieve in line with national peers, overall attainment in core subjects has historically been below average, with recent improvements bringing outcomes “broadly average.” The report highlights significant variability in teaching quality and curriculum implementation, particularly in the early years, which impedes some pupils’ progress and leaves gaps in foundational skills.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an “open culture” where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Disadvantaged pupils consistently achieve outcomes “in line with similar pupils nationally.”
- Staff deal swiftly with bullying and arguments, maintaining a “purposeful and orderly environment.”
- Leaders have a “clear understanding of the local context” and prioritise pupil wellbeing and staff workload.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is “responsive and relevant,” effectively addressing issues like online risks and drug culture.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is “implemented consistently well” across all subjects, including the early years and specialist classes.
- Attendance remains low with “stubbornly high” persistent absence; leaders need to refine data analysis to identify patterns.
- Teachers must sharpen checks on pupil knowledge to quickly identify and tackle misconceptions, particularly in phonics and spelling.
Safeguarding
The report states that “safeguarding standards are met,” noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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