Salford primary schools deliver strong results, with 92% rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 90%. St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School, Salford, St Philip's RC Primary School, and Light Oaks Junior School are among the highest-performing options, with 70% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 16% achieve the higher standard—more than double the England average of 8%. With 37 schools serving Salford, families across Ordsall, Pendleton, Eccles, and Irlam have extensive choice, from close-knit community schools to larger comprehensives with strong academic foundations. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St Philip's RC Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Outstanding |
| #8 | Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Jewish | Good |
| #14 | Marlborough Road Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #21 | St Boniface RC Primary School, Salford | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Requires Improvement |
| N/A | Toras Emes | Independent | Primary | 3-11 years | Boys | None | Information not available |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | St George's CofE Primary School, Salford | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Kerem Shloime | Independent | Primary | 3-11 years | Boys | None | Information not available |
| N/A | Tiferes | Independent | All-through | 3-16 years | Girls | None | Information not available |
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Independent • All-through • 3-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #20 | St Philip's CofE Primary School, Salford | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #12 | The Friars Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School, Salford | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Outstanding |
| #18 | St Paul's CofE Primary School, Nevile Road | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| N/A | Beis Malka Girls school | Independent | All-through | 3-16 years | Girls | Jewish | Information not available |
| N/A | Bnos Yisroel School Manchester | Independent | All-through | 3-16 years | Girls | None | Information not available |
| N/A | Brentnall Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Inadequate |
| N/A | Manchester Junior Girls' School | Independent | Primary | 2-11 years | Girls | Jewish | Information not available |
| N/A | Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch Schools | Independent | All-through | 2-17 years | Girls | Jewish | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| N/A | Talmud Torah D'chassidie Belz | Independent | Primary | 5-7 years | Boys | None | Information not available |
| N/A | Talmud Torah Yetev Lev, Salford | Independent | Primary | 3-12 years | Boys | None | Information not available |
| N/A | Tashbar of Manchester | Independent | Primary | 3-12 years | Boys | Jewish | Information not available |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| N/A | Light Oaks Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #19 | River View Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #17 | Lower Kersal Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #13 | The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #5 | Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #6 | St Paul's CofE Primary School, Cross Lane | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #9 | Willow Tree Primary School, Salford | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #15 | Lark Hill Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #16 | St Joseph's RC Primary School, Salford | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| N/A | Eton Academy | Other | All-through | 7-17 years | Mixed | None | Not applicable |
| N/A | King of Kings | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Mixed | Christian | Information not available |
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Other • All-through • 7-17 years
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #3 | Light Oaks Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #10 | St Sebastian's RC Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #11 | Summerville Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #4 | Holy Family VA RC Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Outstanding |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #7 | St Luke's RC Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #22 | St Luke's CofE Primary School, Salford | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Information not available |
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