- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
29 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1161%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 220
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.0
Schools in M5
A postcode district in Salford
- Postcode district
- 11 schools and nurseries
In short: M5 is a postcode district in Salford with 6 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 3 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries116 primary · 3 secondary · 3 nurseries
Top-rated
All M5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in M5
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 M5
6 in M5, best first
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 3 areas
Results well above the England average.
75 first choices, 87 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 511
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 7 areas
Results below the England average.
59 first choices, 79 offers made
Met the standard at 1155%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.6%
- Pupils
- 629
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.9
Secondary Schools in M5
3 in M5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Arbour Academy
Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 5AG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
Short-stay provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 44
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.6
Acer Academy, Salford
Salford, M5 5DP · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 38
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.6
Quayside School
Salford, M5 5WG · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Nurseries in M5
3 in M5, highest Ofsted grade first
Kids Planet Salford Quays
Salford, M5 3EQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kidz Corner Childcare Limited
Salford, M5 3ND · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Schools Out Northwest Limited
Salford, M5 4BS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in M5
2 in M5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Acer Academy, Salford
Salford, M5 5DP · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 38
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.6
Quayside School
Salford, M5 5WG · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in M5
1 in M5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Quayside School
Salford, M5 5WG · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in M5, 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
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet6
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 M5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
M5 has 11 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 M5
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 M5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in M5?
M5 has 11 schools, including 6 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 3 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 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 M5?
The highest-ranked schools in M5 on Eduscope are St Paul's CofE Primary School, Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre, Lark Hill Community 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 M5?
There is 1 independent school in M5, 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 M5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in M5 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.