The short version
Average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 302
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 50%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mrs Julie Plant (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
Full inspection: Good
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Mossfield Road, Mossfield Primary School, Manchester, M27 6EH
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is Mossfield Primary School a selective school?
No. Mossfield Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Mossfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mossfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mossfield Primary School?
Mossfield Primary School currently has 302 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mossfield Primary School take?
Mossfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mossfield Primary School?
Mossfield Primary School is in Manchester, M27 6EH, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mossfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mossfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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