SchoolScoresNorth Walkden Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Worsley Road North, Walkden, Worsley, Manchester, M28 3QD
0161 921 2921 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 28 April 2026 , published 18 June 2026.
In short: 3 expected, 4 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
41 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Manchester (Salford) comparisons use the 26 of its 44 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 18 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Manchester (Salford) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 13th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 19th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 11th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 8th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 54% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern Joint 14th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 11th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Manchester (Salford) figures pool parents at the Manchester (Salford) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
34% — 26 points below the Salford average, and 28 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 34% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 52% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 62% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 62% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Salford. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 25 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 25 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 33 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 44 state primary schools in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 47.3% | 35.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 30th highest of 44 state primary schools in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 21st highest of 44 state primary schools in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.5% | 19.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 22nd highest of 44 state primary schools in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 24.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Manchester (Salford). Lower than 63% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Manchester (Salford). Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 15.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 14th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Manchester (Salford). Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Manchester (Salford). Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 44 state primary schools in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 71% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.4 | 19.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 28th highest of 44 state primary schools in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 25% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.3 | 9.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 36th highest of 44 state primary schools in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 11.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Bridgewater Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2024 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Edmund's RC Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 6 strong, 1 expected · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Andrew's Methodist Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 3 strong, 4 expected · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dukesgate Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kearsley West Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hilton Lane Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queensbridge Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is North Walkden Primary School's Ofsted rating?
North Walkden Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 28 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 3 expected, 4 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did North Walkden Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 34% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 28 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend North Walkden Primary School?
90% of the 41 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend North Walkden Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is North Walkden Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 25 families put North Walkden Primary School as their first choice for 25 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 25 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 105922.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.