Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Salford 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 135 schools across Salford. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Salford has 135 primary & secondary schools, of which 13 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 89 rated Good — 76% of primary & secondary schools in Salford are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Branwood Preparatory School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Salford follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

135
Total schools
13
Outstanding
10%
Outstanding rate
60.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
33.8
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Branwood Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
🥈 Chatsworth High School and Community College
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 The Deans Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Broadoak Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
5. St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
6. St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
7. Bridgewater Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
8. James Brindley Community Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
9. St Andrew's Methodist Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
10. St Philip's RC Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
11. Christ The King RC Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
12. St Mark's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
13. Light Oaks Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. The Clifton Centre
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
15. Alder Brook Primary Partnership Centre
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
16. Springwood Primary School
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
17. St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Monton Green Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
19. Dukesgate Academy
Primary
 Good 78 View school
20. Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
Primary
 Good 77 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Salford?
There are 135 primary & secondary schools in Salford, of which 13 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Salford?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Salford is Branwood Preparatory School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Salford?
Primary and secondary school applications in Salford are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Salford council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Salford?
10% of primary & secondary schools in Salford are rated Outstanding and 66% are rated Good. 65.9% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.