Park Road Sale Primary School
Sale, M33 6HR · Trafford · primary school
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2nd of 55 primary schools in Trafford we can score, 63 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 — 9.4/10 against 1,109 of them, against 9.7/10 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 | 89.0 · 97 | 40% | 3.88 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 26.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.41 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Park Road Sale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 26.0% against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance Club and play football, hockey, basketball, rounders, dodgeball, or cross country. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 461 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
Since the last inspection was in 2024, what specific changes have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school manage class sizes when the total roll exceeds the designated place count?
What Ofsted said about Park Road Sale Primary School
Overview
This inspection judged the school to be ‘Outstanding’ across all categories, describing it as an ‘exceptional school’ where ‘pupils thrive and feel happy’. Leaders have established a ‘clear and strategic vision’ with an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that ensures pupils ‘achieve exceptionally well’ and are ‘superbly prepared for the next stage of their learning’.
Strengths
- ‘Relationships between adults and pupils are remarkably strong and respectful’, fostering a proud and curious student body.
- The curriculum is ‘carefully considered’, with teachers possessing ‘strong’ subject knowledge who ‘address misconceptions swiftly and successfully’.
- ‘Learning to read is a priority’, with a ‘well ordered’ phonics programme ensuring pupils read ‘fluently and confidently’.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, ensuring ‘additional needs do not become barriers to their learning’.
- ‘Pupils’ behaviour is excellent’, with classrooms described as ‘calm and purposeful’ and attendance levels as ‘excellent’.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 89% |
| 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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