- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
46 first choices, 53 offers made
Met the standard at 1148%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 362
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.1
Schools in M3
A postcode district in Salford
- Postcode district
- 6 schools and nurseries
In short: M3 is a postcode district in Salford with 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 2 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries64 primary · 1 secondary · 2 nurseries
Top-rated
All M3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in M3
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 M3
4 in M3, best first
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Salford, M3 6LU · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
35 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1110%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 213
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
22 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1150%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 221
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
Secondary Schools in M3
1 in M3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Chetham's School of Music
M3 1sb · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 331
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Nurseries in M3
2 in M3, highest Ofsted grade first
Early Learning Childcare
Salford, M3 6BY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids Adventures Salford
Salford, M3 6FA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in M3
1 in M3, by the school's Eduscope score
Chetham's School of Music
M3 1sb · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 331
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in M3
1 in M3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Chetham's School of Music
M3 1sb · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 331
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in M3, 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.
- Good4
- Not graded yet2
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in M3 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 M3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
M3 has 6 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 M3
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 M3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in M3?
M3 has 6 schools, including 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 2 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 M3?
The highest-ranked schools in M3 on Eduscope are The Friars Primary School, The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary, St Philip'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 M3?
There is 1 independent school in M3. 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 M3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 6 schools in M3 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.