- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
45 first choices, 51 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 442
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
Schools in M38
A postcode district in Salford
- Postcode district
- 10 schools and nurseries
In short: M38 is a postcode district in Salford with 6 primary schools and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries106 primary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated
All M38 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in M38
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 M38
6 in M38, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
38 first choices, 40 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 339
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
20 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 227
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
Nurseries in M38
4 in M38, highest Ofsted grade first
Care Chiefs
Manchester, M38 9SB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Nurturing Hands Childcare limited
Manchester, M38 9AW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
St Paul's Peel Playgroup
Manchester, M38 9EA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in M38, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good5
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet3
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 M38 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
M38 has 10 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 M38
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 M38
Nearby areas
How many schools are in M38?
M38 has 10 schools, including 6 primary schools, 4 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in M38?
The highest-ranked schools in M38 on Eduscope are Bridgewater Primary School, St Edmund's RC Primary School, Dukesgate Academy. 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 do I choose the right school in M38?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in M38 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.