The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 215
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 20%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Miss Karen Armfield (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | 30 June 2010
Full inspection
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
6 Chapel Street, Worsley, Manchester, M28 1DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighlea Secondary School
Special school · Very close
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 350m away
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common
Primary · 481m away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 720m away
Ellenbrook Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Garrett Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
James Brindley Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Lowry Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Boothstown Methodist Primary School?
Boothstown Methodist Primary School currently has 215 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Boothstown Methodist Primary School take?
Boothstown Methodist Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Boothstown Methodist Primary School?
Boothstown Methodist Primary School is in Manchester, M28 1DG, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Boothstown Methodist Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Boothstown Methodist Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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