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Schools in Pendlebury and Clifton

A town in Salford

  • Town
  • 15 schools and nurseries
  • 1,806 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Pendlebury and Clifton at a glance

Strong results at 16, weaker results at 11

How Pendlebury and Clifton's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries154 primary · 1 secondary · 8 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1156%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths66%Attainment 8 51.1, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary45%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school25%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Pendlebury and Clifton

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.

All Pendlebury and Clifton primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Pendlebury and Clifton

4 mainstream schools in Pendlebury and Clifton, best first

St Mark's RC Primary School

Manchester, M27 8QE · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

43 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1157%

England 62%

Days missed
4.7%
Pupils
235
Pupils per teacher
19.9
View school St Mark's RC Primary School

Clifton Primary School

Manchester, M27 6PF · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

17 first choices, 25 offers made

Met the standard at 1142%

England 62%

Days missed
8.1%
Pupils
271
Pupils per teacher
17.4
View school Clifton Primary School

Mossfield Primary School

Manchester, M27 6EH · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

21 first choices, 25 offers made

Met the standard at 1161%

England 62%

Days missed
7.0%
Pupils
279
Pupils per teacher
17.3
View school Mossfield Primary School
See all 4 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Pendlebury and Clifton

1 mainstream schools in Pendlebury and Clifton, best first

Kearsley Academy

Bolton, BL4 8HY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Strong standard or better

Results above the England average.

146 first choices, 170 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1651.1

England 46.2

Days missed
9.6%
Pupils
768
Pupils per teacher
18.8
View school Kearsley Academy
See all 3 secondary schools

Nurseries in Pendlebury and Clifton

8 in Pendlebury and Clifton, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 8 nurseries

Special Schools in Pendlebury and Clifton

1 in Pendlebury and Clifton. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Private Schools in Pendlebury and Clifton

1 in Pendlebury and Clifton. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The map

Every school in Pendlebury and Clifton, 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.

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Clifton Primary School, GoodMossfield Primary School, GoodSt Mark's RC Primary School, GoodKearsley Academy, Strong standard or betterSt Augustine's CofE Primary School, Needs attention in 2 areasEdintervention SchoolKidzRus Private Day Nursery The Lodge, GoodLittle Explorers Nursery, GoodKids Planet Swinton, GoodLittle Gems, GoodHolyrood Day Nursery Swinton, OutstandingKidzrus Private Day Nursery Swinton, OutstandingKiddos Day NurseryRainbows NurserySilverdale, Good or better
  • Outstanding2
  • Good7
  • Not graded yet6
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in Pendlebury and Clifton 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 Pendlebury and Clifton school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Pendlebury and Clifton's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Pendlebury and Clifton by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Pendlebury and Clifton vs England

How good are Pendlebury and Clifton's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Pendlebury and Clifton

Pendlebury and CliftonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    56%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    66%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    25%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    45%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Pendlebury and Clifton in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
56% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%60%80%2018201920222023202420252026
66% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
25% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Pendlebury and Clifton has 15 schools and nurseries.

There are 3% more pupils than in 2018.

45% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Pendlebury and Clifton's state schools each January.

Up 3% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Pendlebury and Clifton45%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Pendlebury and Clifton

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How many schools are in Pendlebury and Clifton?

Pendlebury and Clifton has 15 schools, including 4 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Pendlebury and Clifton?

The highest-ranked schools in Pendlebury and Clifton on Eduscope are Kearsley Academy, St Mark's RC Primary School, Clifton 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.

What percentage of schools in Pendlebury and Clifton are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Pendlebury and Clifton hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Pendlebury and Clifton perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Pendlebury and Clifton, 56% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Pendlebury and Clifton?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Pendlebury and Clifton is 17.0:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Pendlebury and Clifton schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Pendlebury and Clifton is 25.2%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Pendlebury and Clifton?

There are 1,806 pupils enrolled across schools in Pendlebury and Clifton, with 1,002 in primary and 804 in secondary. 44.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Pendlebury and Clifton?

There is 1 independent school in Pendlebury and Clifton, 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 Pendlebury and Clifton?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 15 schools in Pendlebury and Clifton 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.

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