Park Road Sale Primary School
110%
Capacity
464
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About Park Road Sale Primary School
Park Road Sale Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Trafford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 464 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Claire Walmsley, it falls under Trafford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1268th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 55 in Trafford.
Park Road Sale Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 223 applications for 60 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 66 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Park Road Sale Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Art Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 1.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Trafford, Park Road Sale 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 | Park Road, Sale, Trafford, M33 6HR |
| Headteacher | Claire Walmsley |
| Local Authority | Trafford |
| Number of Pupils | 464 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 1.3% |
| School Capacity | 464 / 420 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1268th of 13,686
Nationally
153rd of 2,065
In North West
12th of 55
In Trafford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
22%
Higher Standard
'22/23
82%
'23/24
81%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
223
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
66 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Park Road, Sale
Trafford, M33 6HR
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