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Schools in Salford

  • 100State-funded schools
  • 76Primary
  • 16Secondary
  • 5Special
  • North WestRegion
Applications per placeCircle size: applications
First choice · secondary 2026
86%
2 pts above England (84%)
2,789 families applied
First choice · primary 2026
91%
close to England (92%)
2,753 families applied
Applications per place · secondary
1.6
0.6 below England median (2.2)
Median school
New Ofsted report cards
23of 100 schools
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How hard is it to get a place here?

DfE · families living in Salford
Secondary (Year 7) · Sept 2026
86%got their first choice
2 pts above England (84%)

2,789 applicants · 3.6% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 86%; England 84%
  2. 2025 83%; England 84%
  3. 2024 81%; England 83%
  4. 2023 81%; England 83%
  5. 2022 81%; England 83%
  6. 2021 79%; England 81%
  7. 2020 79%; England 82%
  8. 2019 81%; England 81%
  9. 2018 79%; England 82%
  10. 2017 81%; England 83%
  11. 2016 82%; England 84%
  12. 2015 82%; England 84%
  13. 2014 90%; England 85%
  • Salford
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20262,78985.9%95.9%3.6%
Sep 20252,85983.2%94.1%5.0%
Sep 20242,94581.0%92.5%6.7%
Sep 20232,81681.3%93.3%6.0%
Sep 20222,84281.3%92.0%7.4%
Sep 20212,82478.6%90.4%8.3%
Sep 20202,73278.6%89.9%9.2%
Sep 20192,60180.6%91.3%8.0%
Sep 20182,63979.3%90.9%8.4%
Sep 20172,48080.5%92.0%7.3%
Sep 20162,45682.1%91.7%7.8%
Sep 20152,29382.0%91.6%7.9%
Sep 20142,15490.4%97.1%2.6%
Primary (Reception) · Sept 2026
91%got their first choice
close to England (92%)

2,753 applicants · 2.2% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 91%; England 92%
  2. 2025 89%; England 93%
  3. 2024 89%; England 93%
  4. 2023 88%; England 92%
  5. 2022 90%; England 92%
  6. 2021 91%; England 92%
  7. 2020 91%; England 90%
  8. 2019 92%; England 91%
  9. 2018 91%; England 91%
  10. 2017 89%; England 90%
  11. 2016 90%; England 88%
  12. 2015 85%; England 88%
  13. 2014 85%; England 88%
  • Salford
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20262,75391.1%97.6%2.2%
Sep 20252,82589.3%96.0%3.5%
Sep 20242,87689.1%95.5%3.8%
Sep 20232,87988.2%95.6%3.9%
Sep 20222,84589.8%96.2%3.6%
Sep 20212,80391.4%96.9%2.7%
Sep 20203,03690.6%96.1%3.6%
Sep 20192,84992.3%97.5%2.2%
Sep 20182,88791.3%96.8%2.9%
Sep 20173,06789.5%95.7%3.9%
Sep 20163,04589.9%96.4%3.4%
Sep 20153,04884.8%92.3%6.8%
Sep 20143,04185.2%92.9%6.2%

What has Ofsted found here?

Ofsted data to 30 September 2026

Report cards 23 schools of 100 · since November 2025

  • Inclusion
  • Curriculum and teaching
  • Achievement
  • Attendance and behaviour
  • Personal development and wellbeing
  • Early years (18)
  • Leadership and governance

Bar: share of schools; number of schools at each grade below.

Overall grade from Ofsted's previous framework 59 schools · graded 2012 to 2024

  • Outstanding10
  • Good45
  • Requires improvement3
  • Inadequate1

Includes grades confirmed by a later ungraded inspection. Not comparable with report cards.

Graded 2024/25, no overall grade 13 schools

Key judgementOutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequate
Quality of education184–
Behaviour and attitudes481–
Personal development391–
Leadership and management193–

Not yet inspected (new or reorganised schools): 5.

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Secondary schools in Salford

16 schools · Year 7 entry 2026

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Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sorted by Attainment 8, highest first.

Sorted by the date of the latest Ofsted inspection, newest first.

Sorted by name.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeAttainment 8FSM
All Hallows RC High School Faith Remains Good2022 3.5 applications per place 51.7 39%
Ellesmere Park High School Good2023 2.8 applications per place 48.9 33%
Moorside High School 2026 2.8 applications per place 40.1 29%
St Patrick's RC High School Faith 2025 2.6 applications per place 53.3 21%
St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School Faith Good2024 2.3 applications per place 44.8 30%
Co-op Academy Walkden Good2023 1.7 applications per place 47.2 30%
The Lowry Academy Good2024 1.7 applications per place 42.1 59%
Star Salford Academy 2026 1.6 applications per place – 61%
Salford City Academy Faith 2026 1.6 applications per place 44.6 46%
Buile Hill Academy Requires improvement2022 1.5 applications per place 46.1 45%
Co-op Academy Swinton Good2024 1.5 applications per place 47.5 38%
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK 2025 1.4 applications per place 35.8 56%
The Albion Academy Good2023 1.3 applications per place 51.1 59%
Beis Yaakov High School Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 1.3small intake applications per place 50.4 4%
Irlam and Cadishead Academy Good2024 1.2 applications per place 45.3 39%
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK Good2023 no data 39.0 43%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

  • Exceptional
  • Strong standard
  • Expected standard
  • Needs attention
  • Urgent improvement
  • Does not apply

Eight dots, one per area: inclusion, curriculum, achievement, attendance, personal development, early years, post-16, leadership. Colours follow Ofsted's report card scale; Schoolfile is independent of Ofsted.

Primary schools in Salford

76 schools · Reception entry 2026

Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeSATs standardFSM
James Brindley Community Primary School Standards maintained2025 4.6 applications per place 82% 10%
St Mary's RC Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 3.4 applications per place 71% 11%
Boothstown Methodist Primary School Faith 2026 3.1 applications per place 39% 19%
Holy Family VA RC Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 3.0 applications per place 52% 18%
Ellenbrook Community Primary School Good2024 2.9 applications per place 73% 6%
Broadoak Primary School Outstanding2024 2.9 applications per place 88% 3%
Monton Green Primary School Remains Good2023 2.7 applications per place 76% 15%
Willow Tree Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 2.7 applications per place 62% 47%
The Deans Primary School Outstanding2024 2.6 applications per place – 22%
Irlam Endowed Primary School Remains Good2023 2.5 applications per place 46% 27%
Bridgewater Primary School Remains Outstanding2024 2.4 applications per place 82% 49%
St Andrew's CofE Primary School Faith Outstanding2024 2.4 applications per place 84% 6%
Moorside Primary School 2026 2.4 applications per place 47% 29%
St Andrew's Methodist Primary School Faith Remains Outstanding2024 2.3 applications per place 77% 30%
Beech Street Community Primary School Remains Good2022 2.2 applications per place 66% 52%
St John's CofE Primary School Faith Remains Good2024 2.1 applications per place 64% 21%
Christ The King RC Primary School Faith Standards maintained2025 2.1 applications per place 89% 15%
St Andrew's CofE Primary School Faith Good2023 2.1 applications per place 59% 41%
St Mary's RC Primary School Faith Good2023 2.1 applications per place 67% 19%
St Peter's CofE Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 2.1 applications per place 69% 32%
St Joseph's RC Primary School Faith 2026 2.1 applications per place 30% 43%
St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School Faith 2026 2.1small intake applications per place 54% 35%
St Sebastian's RC Primary School Faith Remains Good2024 2.1 applications per place 52% 56%
St Augustine's CofE Primary School Faith 2026 2.0 applications per place 63% 53%
St Mark's RC Primary School Faith Good2024 2.0 applications per place 57% 34%
Christ Church CofE Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 2.0 applications per place 66% 48%
St Luke's RC Primary School Faith 2026 2.0 applications per place 51% 12%
St Charles' RC Primary School Faith Remains Good2024 2.0 applications per place 68% 21%
St Gilbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Eccles Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 1.9 applications per place 68% 16%
St Paul's CofE Primary School Faith Good2023 1.9 applications per place 56% 15%
Dukesgate Academy Remains Good2024 1.9 applications per place 76% 63%
River View Community Primary School Remains Good2023 1.9 applications per place 48% 42%
St Mark's CofE Primary School Faith Remains Good2024 1.9 applications per place 83% 7%
St Paul's CofE Primary School Faith Good2024 1.8 applications per place 61% 61%
Mesne Lea Primary School 2026 1.8 applications per place 56% 26%
St Boniface RC Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 1.7 applications per place 67% 53%
Wardley CofE Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 1.7 applications per place 89% 21%
Mossfield Primary School Remains Good2023 1.7 applications per place 61% 51%
St George's CofE Primary School Faith Good2023 1.7 applications per place 31% 58%
St Philip's RC Primary School Faith Outstanding2023 1.7 applications per place 77% 14%
Marlborough Road Academy Good2023 1.7 applications per place 45% 70%
Lewis Street Primary School Remains Good2024 1.7 applications per place 66% 53%
Summerville Primary School Remains Good2022 1.7 applications per place 45% 45%
Holy Cross and All Saints RC Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 1.6 applications per place 51% 20%
Lark Hill Community Primary School 2026 1.6 applications per place 55% 54%
Lower Kersal Community Primary School Remains Good2023 1.6 applications per place 53% 51%
St Philip's CofE Primary School Faith Good2023 1.6 applications per place 50% 27%
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary Faith 2026 1.6 applications per place 10% 32%
Light Oaks Infant School Remains Good2022 1.6 applications per place – 16%
St Paul's CofE Primary School Faith 2026 1.6 applications per place 70% 39%
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Faith Outstanding2023 1.6 applications per place 83% 58%
The Friars Primary School Good2024 1.6 applications per place 48% 44%
St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 1.5 applications per place 63% 59%
Irlam Primary School Remains Good2022 1.5 applications per place 71% 25%
St Luke's CofE Primary School Faith Requires improvement2024 1.5 applications per place – 41%
St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy Faith Remains Good2023 1.4 applications per place – 17%
Grosvenor Road Primary School Not yet inspected 1.4 applications per place 63% 31%
Wharton Primary School Not yet inspected 1.4 applications per place 62% 56%
St Mary's CofE Primary School Faith 2026 1.4 applications per place 69% 30%
St Edmund's RC Primary School Faith 2025 1.4 applications per place 66% 42%
Peel Hall Primary School Requires improvement2024 1.3 applications per place 54% 62%
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre 2026 1.3 applications per place 74% 45%
Clifton Primary School Remains Good2023 1.3 applications per place 42% 42%
North Walkden Primary School 2026 1.3 applications per place 34% 45%
Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School 2026 1.3small intake applications per place 59% 54%
Barton Moss Community Primary School Standards maintained2025 1.3 applications per place 64% 49%
Godfrey Ermen Memorial CofE Primary School Faith 2026 1.3 applications per place 46% 40%
Westwood Park Community Primary School 2026 1.3 applications per place 42% 61%
St Paul's CofE Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 1.3 applications per place 76% 38%
Brentnall Academy Special measures 2026 1.2 applications per place 75% 53%
Moss Valley Primary Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 1.2 applications per place 29% 66%
Cadishead Primary Academy Special measures Inadequate2023 1.2 applications per place – 40%
Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School Faith Remains Good2022 1.0 applications per place 72% 6%
Clarendon Road Community Primary School Standards maintained2025 no data – –
Hilton Lane Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 no data – –
Light Oaks Junior School Graded · no overall grade2024 no data 57% 23%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

Special schools and other provision

8 schools