The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
18% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 495
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 44%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mr Lee Ashton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Phoebe Street, Ordsall, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 3PJ
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre?
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre currently has 495 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre take?
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre?
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre is in Salford, M5 3PJ, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre have a sixth form?
No, Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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