Best Primary Schools in Salford 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 76 schools across Salford. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Salford has 76 primary schools, of which 12 (16%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 56 rated Good — 89% of primary schools in Salford are rated Good or Outstanding overall. The Deans Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 1 school in Salford. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

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.

76
Total schools
12
Outstanding
16%
Outstanding rate
60.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
33.8
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 The Deans Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Broadoak Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
🥉 St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
4. St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
5. Bridgewater Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
6. James Brindley Community Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
7. St Andrew's Methodist Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
8. St Philip's RC Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
9. Christ The King RC Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
10. St Mark's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
11. Light Oaks Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Monton Green Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
14. Dukesgate Academy
Primary
 Good 78 View school
15. Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
Primary
 Good 77 View school
16. Ellenbrook Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
17. Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
18. Irlam Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
19. St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
20. St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Salford?
There are 76 primary schools in Salford, of which 12 (16%) 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 The Deans Primary 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?
16% of primary schools in Salford are rated Outstanding and 74% 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.