Mossfield Primary School
Manchester, M27 6EH · Salford · primary school
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25th 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 — 6.3/10 against 1,087 of them, against 4.7/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mossfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, gymnastics, multi-skills, dodgeball, archery, fencing, and lacrosse.
Getting in
The published school roll is 279 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Mossfield Primary School
Overview
Mossfield Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "welcoming and friendly" environment where pupils are "enthusiastic to learn." The school maintains high standards for achievement, fostering a "calm and respectful" atmosphere where students behave well and value their diverse community.
Strengths
- The school has designed a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with knowledge broken down into manageable steps, supported by teachers with "strong subject knowledge" in most areas.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and receive appropriate support, allowing them to "access the same curriculum as their peers" and progress well.
- A "well-thought-out phonics curriculum" ensures most pupils become "fluent, confident readers" by the end of Year 2, with careful matching of books to learned sounds.
- Staff workload and well-being are prioritised, with new marking approaches helping staff feel "valued and well supported."
- Parents report they can approach the school with concerns, and the school actively supports home learning through workshops on early reading and phonics.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers lack sufficient subject-specific knowledge, meaning "pupils’ learning is less secure." The school must ensure teachers gain the necessary knowledge to deliver the intended curriculum effectively.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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
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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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