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Lewis Street Primary School

Lewis Street Primary School

Salford, M30 0PUPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

91%

Capacity

417

Pupils

1.8x

Demand

About Lewis Street Primary School

Lewis Street 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 417 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 456 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Lewis Street Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paula Warding, it falls under Salford local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10070th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 49th out of 65 in Salford.

Lewis Street Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 81 applications for 44 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Lewis Street Primary School include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Eco Club, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Salford, Lewis Street 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLewis Street, Eccles, Manchester, Salford, M30 0PU
HeadteacherPaula Warding
Local AuthoritySalford
Number of Pupils417
Free School Meals (FSM)45.1%
School Capacity417 / 456 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (11 Jul 2024): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)

10070th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 74%

1459th of 2,065

In North West

Top 71%

49th of 65

In Salford

Top 75%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

53%

Expected Standard

3%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 102
Expected:69%
Higher:16%
Writing
Expected:72%
Higher:9%
MathsAvg Score: 101
Expected:60%
Higher:10%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -4%

'22/23

57%

'23/24

53%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCricketDanceSwimmingAthleticsTennisCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubEco ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

44

Applications

81

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

35 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lewis Street Primary School

Lewis Street Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01619211810www.lewisstreetprimary.co.uk/

Lewis Street, Eccles, Manchester

Salford, M30 0PU

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Lewis Street, Eccles, Manchester

Salford, M30 0PU

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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