Lark Hill Community Primary School
92%
Capacity
634
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Lark Hill Community Primary School
Lark Hill 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 634 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 690 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lark Hill Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paula Warding, it falls under Salford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10995th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 54th out of 65 in Salford.
Lark Hill Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 109 applications for 66 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lark Hill Community Primary School include Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Dance, Netball, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Book Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 53.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Salford, Lark Hill 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 | Liverpool Street, Salford, Salford, M5 4BJ |
| Headteacher | Paula Warding |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 634 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 53.8% |
| School Capacity | 634 / 690 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (49%)
10995th of 13,686
Nationally
1619th of 2,065
In North West
54th of 65
In Salford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
49%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
37%
'23/24
49%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed66
109
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Liverpool Street, Salford
Salford, M5 4BJ
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