Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
Salford, M5 3PJ · Salford · primary school
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20th 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 — 7.6/10 against 1,464 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.06 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.02 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 5.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join art, football, board games, and litter-picking clubs, as well as forest school and choir. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 511 pupils against a stated capacity of 495. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the forest school curriculum link to the core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “very proud” and take pride in their work, producing high-quality creative outputs. Leaders have established a “broad and logically ordered curriculum” that engages learners, resulting in strong retention of knowledge across most subjects. The school fosters a “calm and purposeful” environment where pupils feel safe and behave well.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve highly in most subjects because teachers maintain high expectations and deliver a curriculum focused on “nuggets of knowledge”.
- Reading “takes centre stage”, with books closely matched to pupils’ abilities, helping to develop confidence and fluency.
- Staff provide “carefully tailored support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access the curriculum alongside peers.
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development through opportunities to act as “caring and active citizens”, including charity work and community service.
- Governors hold leaders to account effectively, ensuring training and support are available to implement the curriculum successfully.
Areas to improve
- Effective checks on pupils’ knowledge are not in place for a minority of subjects, meaning teachers’ understanding of learning gaps is “not as good as it should be”.
- Leaders should ensure assessment procedures are fully implemented across the curriculum to help teachers address gaps in pupils’ knowledge and skills.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to spot signs of potential neglect and abuse and working with specialist partners to support pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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