The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 249
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 48%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Ms Sarah Steward (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
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
St Aidan's Grove, Salford, Greater Manchester, M7 3TN
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Lower Kersal Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lower Kersal Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lower Kersal Community Primary School?
Lower Kersal Community Primary School currently has 249 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lower Kersal Community Primary School take?
Lower Kersal Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lower Kersal Community Primary School?
Lower Kersal Community Primary School is in Salford, M7 3TN, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lower Kersal Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lower Kersal Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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