Lewis Street Primary School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Lewis Street, Eccles, Manchester, Salford, M30 0PU |
| Headteacher | Paula Warding |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 417 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.1% |
| School Capacity | 417 / 456 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
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
1459th of 2,065
In North West
49th of 65
In Salford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
53%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: 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
2025/26Oversubscribed44
81
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
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.
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Contact Information
Lewis Street, Eccles, Manchester
Salford, M30 0PU
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