- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
51 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 239
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.9
Schools in M28
A postcode district in Salford
- Postcode district
- 30 schools and nurseries
In short: M28 is a postcode district in Salford with 15 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3015 primary · 4 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated
All M28 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in M28
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 M28
15 in M28, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
78 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1184%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 466
- Pupils per teacher
- 28.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
49 first choices, 54 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 437
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.9
Top Secondary Schools in M28
4 in M28, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
274 first choices, 294 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.4%
- Pupils
- 1,414
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
127 first choices, 147 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 884
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.6
Nurseries in M28
12 in M28, highest Ofsted grade first
Boothstown Playgroup
Manchester, M28 1JF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Holly House Day Nursery
Manchester, M28 3JF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids Planet Hazelhurst
Manchester, M28 2LS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in M28
1 in M28, by the school's Eduscope score
Bridgewater School
Manchester, M28 2WQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 439
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in M28
1 in M28. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bridgewater School
Manchester, M28 2WQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 439
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in M28, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good19
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in M28 sit in 2 council areas. 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 M28 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
M28 has 30 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 M28
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 M28
Nearby areas
How many schools are in M28?
M28 has 30 schools, including 15 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in M28?
The highest-ranked schools in M28 on Eduscope are James Brindley Community Primary School, St Andrew's CofE Primary School, St Mark's CofE 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 M28?
There is 1 independent school in M28. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in M28?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 30 schools in M28 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.