Monton Green Primary School
98%
Capacity
451
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Monton Green Primary School
Monton Green Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 146 applications chasing just 59 places for the 2025/26 academic year, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.47. Of those applications, 64 put the school as their first preference, and 55 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, though the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage in its data. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site, and is led by headteacher Alison Edwards. It has a non-religious character and sits in the Salford local authority area. With 451 pupils against a capacity of 460, it is running very close to full, so securing a place is competitive.
Academically, Monton Green's most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2013 rated it Good overall, and an ungraded inspection in February 2023 confirmed the school remains Good. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 47% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is below the Salford local authority average of 61%. The school ranks 59th out of 65 primary schools in Salford on this measure, placing it in the bottom half locally. Looking at individual subjects, 63% met expectations in reading and writing, and 56% in maths. Higher-standard attainment was low: 3% in reading, writing and maths combined, 26% in reading alone, and 19% in maths. The school's average scaled scores were 102 for reading and 100 for maths, both around the national benchmark.
The school offers a range of facilities including a library, playing fields, dining hall, forest school, ICT suite and a chapel. Sports provision covers rounders, netball, football, athletics and dance, while clubs include eco club, film club and gardening. SEND support is broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder, and a resourced provision. For families considering Monton Green, the key takeaway is that it is a Good-rated, oversubscribed school with a strong local pull, but its KS2 outcomes sit below the LA average. It may suit parents who prioritise the school's inclusive SEND offer and community feel over top-tier academic rankings, and who are prepared for a competitive admissions process.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Pine Grove, Salford, Salford, M30 9JP |
| Headteacher | Alison Edwards |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 451 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.1% |
| School Capacity | 451 / 460 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11452nd of 13,686
Nationally
1687th of 2,065
In North West
59th of 65
In Salford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
51%
'23/24
47%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
146
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
64 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British75.8%
- Mixed12.4%
- White (other)4.2%
- Asian2.8%
- Black0.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
11
Oversubscribed
9
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Pine Grove, Salford
Salford, M30 9JP
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