Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
100%
Capacity
495
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Salford community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 495 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 495 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lee Ashton, it falls under Salford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9100th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 65 in Salford.
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre is a popular choice with families — it received 106 applications for 71 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 67 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre include Playing Fields, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Library, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Dance, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Choir, Book Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Salford, Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Phoebe Street, Salford, Salford, M5 3PJ |
| Headteacher | Lee Ashton |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 495 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.0% |
| School Capacity | 495 / 495 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9100th of 13,686
Nationally
1299th of 2,065
In North West
43rd of 65
In Salford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
56%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed71
106
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
67 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Phoebe Street, Salford
Salford, M5 3PJ
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