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North Walkden Primary School

Salford, M28 3QDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#7,516
of 13,686 nationally

About North Walkden Primary School

North Walkden Primary School was rated Requires Improvement in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a downgrade from its previous Good rating in 2013. The inspection found that while pupils’ personal development and behaviour are both Good, the quality of education, early years provision, and leadership and management all require improvement. On the academic front, the school’s most telling metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2: 61% did so in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure is exactly in line with the Salford local authority average of 61%, placing North Walkden 30th out of 65 primary schools in the borough. Nationally, it sits in the bottom half of schools, ranking 7,516th out of 13,686 primaries.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWorsley Road North, Worsley, Manchester, Salford, M28 3QD
HeadteacherHelen Warburton
Local AuthoritySalford
Number of Pupils231
Free School Meals (FSM)44.6%
School Capacity231 / 236 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryMusic RoomsForest SchoolPlaying FieldsDining HallGymnasiumICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsCricketCross CountryAthleticsDanceNetball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Walkden Primary School

North Walkden Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.