Schools across Salford
Local authority · 140 schools across 10 towns
140
79 primary · 17 secondary
44,487
90% capacity used
31
6 outstanding · 25 good
49,227
4,740 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
72.4%
KS2 Maths
70.6%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
2,351 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,299 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.7%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
18.6%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
93
2024/25
Absence trend across Salford schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
50%
Plans Issued
461
Assessment Requests
946
Tribunal Cases
13
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
220
Lodged
(6.2%)
130
Heard
18
Successful
(14%)
Primary (infant classes)
142
Lodged
(4.5%)
109
Heard
12
Successful
(11%)
Secondary
281
Lodged
(8.8%)
204
Heard
16
Successful
(8%)
Total
501
Lodged
(7.4%)
334
Heard
34
Successful
(10%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.