Irlam Primary School
About Irlam Primary School
Irlam Primary School sits in Salford, a local authority where the average Key Stage 2 score for primary schools is 61. The school itself doesn't publish a specific KS2 average in the data, so a direct numerical comparison isn't possible, but its overall Ofsted rating of Good places it in the solid middle ground of the 75 primary schools in the borough. Only nine of those schools hold an Outstanding rating, meaning Irlam is part of the majority that are performing well without reaching the top tier. The school's most recent graded inspection, back in 2012, gave it a Good overall, and an ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed it remains Good. That consistency over a decade suggests a stable school that has maintained its standard rather than climbing or slipping. With 458 pupils on roll against a capacity of 472, it's nearly full, and the 25. 1 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals is a significant proportion, indicating a diverse intake.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Dec 2022Latest monitoring visit (14 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2012. 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.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: irlamprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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