- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well below the England average.
48 first choices, 49 offers made
Met the standard at 1151%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 421
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.1
Schools in M6
A postcode district in Salford
- Postcode district
- 26 schools and nurseries
In short: M6 is a postcode district in Salford with 9 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries269 primary · 5 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated
All M6 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in M6
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 M6
9 in M6, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results close to the England average.
73 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1162%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 469
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
Met the standard at 1157%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 355
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.1
Top Secondary Schools in M6
5 in M6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
247 first choices, 149 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 752
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
168 first choices, 195 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.9%
- Pupils
- 879
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results close to the England average.
111 first choices, 178 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 15.9%
- Pupils
- 870
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.2
Nurseries in M6
13 in M6, highest Ofsted grade first
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Salford
Salford, M6 6PU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Belvedere Sure Start Children's Centre
Salford, M6 5EJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Big Steps Childcare Limited
Salford, M6 6ES · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in M6
1 in M6, by the school's Eduscope score
King of Kings
Salford, M6 5YD · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 18
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 28
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in M6
2 in M6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Edstart
M6 6dw · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 94
- Pupils per teacher
- –
King of Kings
Salford, M6 5YD · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 18
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 28
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in M6, 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
- Good18
- 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 M6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
M6 has 26 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 M6
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 M6
Nearby areas
How many schools are in M6?
M6 has 26 schools, including 9 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 2 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in M6?
The highest-ranked schools in M6 on Eduscope are All Hallows RC High School, St Luke's RC Primary School, Willow Tree 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 M6?
There are 2 independent schools in M6. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in M6 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in M6?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 26 schools in M6 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.