SchoolScoresThe Deans Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of KINGS ACADEMY TRUST
Stanwell Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 5TD
0161 464 3170 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 2 July 2024. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
68 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 Joint 7th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 9th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 75% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%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
57 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 105924), before it changed to its current form.
56% — 4 points below the Salford average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 67 |
| Of those, offered a place | 55 (82%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 153 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.1
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 24 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 28th highest of 44 state primary schools in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.9% | 35.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 44 state primary schools in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 44 state primary schools in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.6% | 19.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 44 state primary schools in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.0% | 24.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Manchester (Salford). Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Manchester (Salford). Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 15.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 28th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Manchester (Salford). Lower than 33% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 18th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Manchester (Salford). Lower than 50% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 24th highest of 44 state primary schools in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 49% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.5 | 19.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 11th highest of 44 state primary schools in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 48% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.6 | 9.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 25th highest of 44 state primary schools in Manchester (Salford). Higher than 38% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- St Peter's CofE Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's RC Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moorside Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Charles' RC Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mossfield Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grosvenor Road Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Augustine's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mark's RC Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wardley CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broadoak Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Deans Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Deans Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 July 2024.
How did The Deans Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Deans Primary School?
99% of the 68 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend The Deans Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Deans Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 67 families put The Deans Primary School as their first choice for 59 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 55 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 151663.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.