The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 458
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 25.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Trust
- THE LINK EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Elaine Darwin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Liverpool Road, Irlam, Manchester, M44 6NA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmIrlam Endowed Primary School
Primary · 360m away
St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School
Primary · 999m away
St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Moss Valley Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Moorfield Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Irlam and Cadishead Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Delamere School
Special school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Irlam Primary School?
Irlam Primary School currently has 458 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Irlam Primary School take?
Irlam Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Irlam Primary School?
Irlam Primary School is in Manchester, M44 6NA, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Irlam Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Irlam Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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