Is Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 30 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 19th of 71 primary schools in Salford. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre?

Applications for Reception places at Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre

Q: What are Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 74% of pupils at Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Phoebe Street, Ordsall, Salford, M5 3PJ

Local ranking19th of 71 primary schools in Salford

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

495

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 30 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 74.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 5.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 74.0%
Writing (Expected): 79.0%
Maths (Expected): 84.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 76.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 58

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 495
Boys: 250 (49%)
Girls: 261 (51%)
Capacity: 495 (103% full)
SEND: 27.7%
FSM Eligible: 44.0%
EAL: 46.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.6%
SEN Support: 25.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 23.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,212/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 36.5%
Mixed Other: 14.3%
Asian Indian: 12.9%
Other: 10.4%
Black African: 8.7%
White Other: 6.2%
Black Other: 2.9%
Asian Pakistani: 1.9%

36.5%

White British

14.3%

Mixed Other

12.9%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01619212400

primrose.hill@salford.gov.uk

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Phoebe Street

Salford, North West

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Administrative

URN: 129466
UKPRN: 10075594
Establishment No.: 3803

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