Grosvenor Road Primary School
87%
Capacity
547
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Grosvenor Road Primary School
Grosvenor Road 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 547 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Grosvenor Road Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher J L Pridden, it falls under Salford local authority.
Grosvenor Road Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 88 applications for 52 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Grosvenor Road Primary School include Sports Hall, Library, Sensory Room, Forest School, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Athletics, Netball, as well as clubs including Chess, Drama, Eco Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Salford, Grosvenor Road 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 | Parkgate Drive, Manchester, Salford, M27 5LN |
| Headteacher | J L Pridden |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 547 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.5% |
| School Capacity | 547 / 630 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jan 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Jan 2019): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
88
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
48 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
Parkgate Drive, Manchester
Salford, M27 5LN
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