Marlborough Road Academy
70%
Capacity
258
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Marlborough Road Academy
Marlborough Road Academy is a state-funded co-educational primary school located in Salford, North West (M7 4XD), welcoming pupils aged 3 to 11. The school has 258 pupils on roll, operating at 70% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Marlborough Road Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jancie Garratt, it falls under Salford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8876th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 65 in Salford.
Marlborough Road Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 26 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Marlborough Road Academy include Dining Hall, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sports Hall.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Dance, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Gardening, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 70.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Salford, Marlborough Road Academy 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 |
| Address | Dudley Street, Salford, Salford, M7 4XD |
| Headteacher | Jancie Garratt |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 258 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 70.2% |
| School Capacity | 258 / 369 (70% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8876th of 13,686
Nationally
1262nd of 2,065
In North West
40th of 65
In Salford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
45%
'23/24
57%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
35
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dudley Street, Salford
Salford, M7 4XD
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