Boothstown Methodist Primary School
91%
Capacity
215
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About Boothstown Methodist Primary School
Boothstown Methodist Primary School is a state-funded Methodist primary school serving the Salford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 215 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Boothstown Methodist Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Armfield, it falls under Salford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7936th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 65 in Salford.
Boothstown Methodist Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 113 applications for 29 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Boothstown Methodist Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Book Club, Drama, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Salford, Boothstown Methodist 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 | Methodist |
| Address | 6 Chapel Street, Worsley, Manchester, Salford, M28 1DG |
| Headteacher | Karen Armfield |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 215 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.0% |
| School Capacity | 215 / 236 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jul 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Jul 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Nov 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7936th of 13,686
Nationally
1131st of 2,065
In North West
34th of 65
In Salford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
60%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
113
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (19% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
6 Chapel Street, Worsley, Manchester
Salford, M28 1DG
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