Classpot

Wardley CofE Primary School

Salford, M27 9XBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
83%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1043 of 13,686 nationally

About Wardley CofE Primary School

Wardley CofE Primary School sits within Salford’s primary landscape as a strong performer, ranking 4th out of 65 primary schools in the local authority. That places it comfortably in the top 10% of Salford primaries, with a ranking score of 83 based on the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The three schools above it in the local rankings are Broadoak Primary School, St Mary’s RC Primary School and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School, each with slightly higher scores. Wardley is a Church of England state primary for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11, with a current roll of 223 children against a capacity of 236. The school has nursery provision and is led by headteacher Kari Walker. Around one in five pupils (19.8%) are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average for primary schools.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMoss Bank Road, Swinton, Manchester, Salford, M27 9XB
HeadteacherKari Walker
Local AuthoritySalford
Number of Pupils223
Free School Meals (FSM)19.8%
School Capacity223 / 236 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 16 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Apr 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteForest SchoolSensory RoomMusic RoomsLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersCross CountryDanceAthleticsFootballNetballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubArt ClubChessScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

After-school care

15:30-17:15

Source: wardleyce.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Wardley CofE Primary School

Wardley CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.