Beech Street Community Primary School
106%
Capacity
250
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Beech Street Community Primary School
Beech Street Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Salford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 250 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Beech Street Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ben Spedding, it falls under Salford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8943rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 65 in Salford.
Beech Street Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 30 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Beech Street Community Primary School include Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Tennis, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Art Club, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 52.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Salford, Beech Street Community Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Beech Street, Eccles, Manchester, Salford, M30 8GB |
| Headteacher | Ben Spedding |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 250 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 52.0% |
| School Capacity | 250 / 236 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8943rd of 13,686
Nationally
1276th of 2,065
In North West
41st of 65
In Salford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
41%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
56
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Beech Street, Eccles, Manchester
Salford, M30 8GB
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