The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 89% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
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
32%
+24.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 19.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mrs Kari Walker (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
School inspection
February 2024 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Moss Bank Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 9XB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMossfield Primary School
Primary · 615m away
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School
Secondary · 701m away
Clifton Primary School
Primary · 747m away
Co-op Academy Swinton
Secondary · 748m away
St Charles' RC Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mark's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Chatsworth Futures Limited
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wardley CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wardley CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wardley CofE Primary School?
Wardley CofE Primary School currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wardley CofE Primary School take?
Wardley CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wardley CofE Primary School?
Wardley CofE Primary School is in Manchester, M27 9XB, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wardley CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wardley CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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