The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 89% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
89%
+27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
26%
+18.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 464
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 1.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Trust
- PARK ROAD SALE PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Claire Walmsley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Park Road, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 6HR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWellfield Junior School
Primary · 522m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 630m away
Forest Park Preparatory School
Independent · 650m away
Wellfield Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 660m away
Springfield Primary School
Primary · 861m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Ashton-on-Mersey School
Secondary · 1.3km away
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Park Road Sale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Park Road Sale Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Park Road Sale Primary School?
Park Road Sale Primary School currently has 464 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Park Road Sale Primary School take?
Park Road Sale Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Park Road Sale Primary School?
Park Road Sale Primary School is in Sale, M33 6HR, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Park Road Sale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Park Road Sale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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