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  • St Luke's RC Primary School
  • Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School
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2025 Best Primary Schools in Salford Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top primary and all-through schools across Salford. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Primary Schools in Salford

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State · Primary
#1SALFORD
#363England

St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School, Salford

Hadfield Street, Higher Broughton, Salford, M7 4XG
Salford City council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
510 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School56 offers / 83 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#2SALFORD
#1,773England

St Philip's RC Primary School

Cavendish Road, Salford, M7 4WP
Salford City council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
353 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School44 offers / 69 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#3SALFORD
#4,568England

Light Oaks Junior School

Lancaster Road, Salford, M6 8LU
Salford City council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
351 pupils
Mixed
7-11 years
None
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#4SALFORD
#6,462England

Holy Family VA RC Primary School

No 3 Lower Seedley Road, Salford, M6 5WX
Salford City council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
238 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School28 offers / 100 applications
Subscription: 3.6xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#5SALFORD
#8,248England

Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre

Phoebe Street, Ordsall, Salford, M5 3PJ
Salford City council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
477 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School71 offers / 106 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#6SALFORD
#8,633England

St Paul's CofE Primary School, Cross Lane

Cross Lane, Salford, M5 4AL
Salford City council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
235 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School24 offers / 45 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#7SALFORD
#8,643England

St Luke's RC Primary School

Swinton Park Road, Salford, M6 7WR
Salford City council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
422 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School52 offers / 99 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#8SALFORD
#8,898England

Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School

Legh Road, Salford, M7 4RT
Salford City council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
404 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
Jewish
Application Demand
Primary School36 offers / 36 applications
Subscription: 1.0xFully subscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#9SALFORD
#9,567England

Willow Tree Primary School, Salford

2 Greenland Street, Salford, M6 5TJ
Salford City council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
470 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School60 offers / 136 applications
Subscription: 2.3xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details

Map of Primary Schools in Salford

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Neighbourhoods in Salford

Broughton is a popular residential pocket within the Salford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Salford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2St Philip's RC Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
#8Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedJewishGood
#14Marlborough Road AcademyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#21St Boniface RC Primary School, SalfordStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicRequires Improvement
N/AToras EmesIndependentPrimary3-11 yearsBoysNoneInformation not available
St Philip's RC Primary School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding
Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Jewish
Ofsted: Good
Marlborough Road Academy#14
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
St Boniface RC Primary School, Salford#21
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Toras EmesN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Charlestown is a popular residential pocket within the Salford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Salford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#23St George's CofE Primary School, SalfordStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
St George's CofE Primary School, Salford#23
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Cheetham Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Salford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Salford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ATiferesIndependentAll-through3-16 yearsGirlsNoneInformation not available
N/AKerem ShloimeIndependentPrimary3-11 yearsBoysNoneInformation not available
TiferesN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Kerem ShloimeN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

City Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Salford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Salford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#20St Philip's CofE Primary School, SalfordStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Salford#20
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Greengate is a popular residential pocket within the Salford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Salford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12The Friars Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Friars Primary School#12
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Higher Broughton is a popular residential pocket within the Salford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Salford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School, SalfordStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
#18St Paul's CofE Primary School, Nevile RoadStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
N/ABnos Yisroel School ManchesterIndependentAll-through3-16 yearsGirlsNoneInformation not available
N/AOholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch SchoolsIndependentAll-through2-17 yearsGirlsJewishNot inspected by Ofsted
N/ABeis Malka Girls schoolIndependentAll-through3-16 yearsGirlsJewishInformation not available
N/ABrentnall AcademyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
N/AManchester Junior Girls' SchoolIndependentPrimary2-11 yearsGirlsJewishInformation not available
N/ATalmud Torah D'chassidie BelzIndependentPrimary5-7 yearsBoysNoneInformation not available
N/ATalmud Torah Yetev Lev, SalfordIndependentPrimary3-12 yearsBoysNoneInformation not available
N/ATashbar of ManchesterIndependentPrimary3-12 yearsBoysJewishInformation not available
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School, Salford#1
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Nevile Road#18
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Bnos Yisroel School ManchesterN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch SchoolsN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-17 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Jewish
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Beis Malka Girls schoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Jewish
Ofsted: Information not available
Brentnall AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate
Manchester Junior Girls' SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Jewish
Ofsted: Information not available
Talmud Torah D'chassidie BelzN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-7 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Talmud Torah Yetev Lev, SalfordN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-12 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Tashbar of ManchesterN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-12 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Jewish
Ofsted: Information not available

Irlam o' th' Height is a popular residential pocket within the Salford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Salford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ALight Oaks Infant SchoolStatePrimary3-7 yearsMixedNoneGood
Light Oaks Infant SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Lower Broughton is a popular residential pocket within the Salford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Salford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#19River View Community Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
River View Community Primary School#19
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Lower Kersal is a popular residential pocket within the Salford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Salford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Lower Kersal Community Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Lower Kersal Community Primary School#17
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Manchester City Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Salford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Salford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC PrimaryStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary#13
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Ordsall is a popular residential pocket within the Salford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Salford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's CentreStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#6St Paul's CofE Primary School, Cross LaneStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
#9Willow Tree Primary School, SalfordStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#15Lark Hill Community Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#16St Joseph's RC Primary School, SalfordStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
N/AKing of KingsIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedChristianInformation not available
N/AEton AcademyOtherAll-through7-17 yearsMixedNoneNot applicable
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre#5
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Cross Lane#6
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Willow Tree Primary School, Salford#9
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Lark Hill Community Primary School#15
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Salford#16
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
King of KingsN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Information not available
Eton AcademyN/A
School Type: Other
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 7-17 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not applicable

Pendleton is a popular residential pocket within the Salford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Salford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Light Oaks Junior SchoolStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#10St Sebastian's RC Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#11Summerville Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Light Oaks Junior School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
St Sebastian's RC Primary School#10
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Summerville Primary School#11
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Seedley is a popular residential pocket within the Salford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Salford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Holy Family VA RC Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
Holy Family VA RC Primary School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding

Swinton is a popular residential pocket within the Salford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Salford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7St Luke's RC Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Luke's RC Primary School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Weaste is a popular residential pocket within the Salford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Salford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#22St Luke's CofE Primary School, SalfordStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandInformation not available
St Luke's CofE Primary School, Salford#22
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Information not available

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