The short version
Average SATs results. 81% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- 57% 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 371
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 56.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Trust
- THE LINK EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Helen Fielding (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Rothwell Lane, Worsley, Salford, Greater Manchester, M38 9XA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Lowry Academy
Secondary · 2.4km away
The Lilford Centre
Pupil referral unit · 2.6km away
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.9km away
Cambian Tyldesley School
Independent · 3.1km away
Cambian Gloucester
Independent · 3.1km away
Cambian - Park Hill
Independent · 3.1km away
Cambian Meadow Road
Independent · 3.1km away
Cambian Rooley Moor
Independent · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Wharton Primary School?
Wharton Primary School currently has 371 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wharton Primary School take?
Wharton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wharton Primary School?
Wharton Primary School is in Salford, M38 9XA, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wharton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wharton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.