- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
82 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1188%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 479
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.2
Schools in M27
A postcode district in Salford
- Postcode district
- 32 schools and nurseries
In short: M27 is a postcode district in Salford with 14 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3214 primary · 5 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated
All M27 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in M27
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in M27
14 in M27, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
33 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1189%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 219
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.1
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results below the England average.
67 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1156%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 451
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
Top Secondary Schools in M27
5 in M27, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
220 first choices, 203 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 1,078
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.2
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results below the England average.
233 first choices, 204 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 1,129
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
122 first choices, 166 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 931
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.8
Nurseries in M27
12 in M27, highest Ofsted grade first
Holyrood Day Nursery Swinton
Manchester, M27 8RH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kidzrus Private Day Nursery Swinton
Manchester, M27 5FQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Auntie Steph's Playgroup Partnership
Swinton, M27 0WA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in M27
3 in M27. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Springwood Primary School
Salford, M27 5LP · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 380
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.2
Chatsworth Futures Limited
M27 0wa · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Edintervention School
Swinton, M27 4FG · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in M27
1 in M27. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Edintervention School
Swinton, M27 4FG · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in M27, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding4
- Good18
- Not graded yet10
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every M27 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
M27 has 32 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in M27
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about M27
Nearby areas
How many schools are in M27?
M27 has 32 schools, including 14 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 1 independent school, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in M27?
The highest-ranked schools in M27 on Eduscope are Broadoak Primary School, Wardley CofE Primary School, The Deans Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in M27?
There is 1 independent school in M27, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in M27?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 32 schools in M27 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.