Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School
74%
Capacity
332
Pupils
1.0x
Demand
About Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School
Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School is a state-funded Jewish primary in Salford, currently educating 332 pupils against a capacity of 451, meaning there is room to grow. Its intake is notably less disadvantaged than the local average: just 6% of pupils qualify for free school meals, compared with a national primary average that typically sits around 23%. The school is not oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry — it received exactly 36 first-preference applications for its 36 places, giving a ratio of 1:1. That suggests a settled, community-focused school that meets local demand without the scramble for places seen at some neighbouring primaries. The headteacher is Yehuda Pearlman, and the school serves children from age 3 through to 11, with nursery provision on site.
Academically, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 confirmed it remains Good, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2014. At Key Stage 2 in 2023/24, 56% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — slightly below the Salford local authority average of 61%. However, the school performs well on individual subjects: 72% met the expected standard in maths, and average scaled scores were 104 in maths and 105 in reading. At the higher standard, 20% achieved in maths and 30% in reading, though writing at the higher level was just 8%. The school ranks 45th out of 65 primaries in Salford on the combined expected measure, placing it in the bottom half of the LA.
The school offers a solid range of facilities including a sports hall, library, music rooms and a chapel, with sports such as football, swimming and cricket on offer. Clubs include drama, choir, science club and eco club, giving pupils a decent breadth of enrichment. SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, and sensory impairments including hearing and visual impairment. For Jewish families seeking a faith-based state primary in Salford, this school offers a calm, undersubscribed environment with improving Ofsted grades and a strong sense of community, though those prioritising top-tier academic outcomes may want to look at higher-ranked local options like St Thomas of Canterbury, which is just 0.8 km away and rated Outstanding.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Jewish |
| Address | Legh Road, Salford, Salford, M7 4RT |
| Headteacher | Yehuda Pearlman |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 332 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.0% |
| School Capacity | 332 / 451 (74% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9196th of 13,686
Nationally
1322nd of 2,065
In North West
45th of 65
In Salford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
37%
'23/24
56%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/2636
36
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (100% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British93.1%
- White (other)6.6%
- Mixed0.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
20
Total schools
16
Oversubscribed
17
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Legh Road, Salford
Salford, M7 4RT
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