Boothstown Methodist Primary School, Manchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Boothstown Methodist Primary School creates a wonderful learning environment where children thrive both academically and personally. The school's strong values-based approach helps pupils develop respect, confidence and self-reliance that prepares them well for secondary school. Teaching is good across most subjects, with excellent enrichment activities including trips, visitors, gardening, choir, reading clubs and sports.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve above average standards in national tests and assessments with good progress across subjects
- Excellent promotion of spiritual, moral, social and cultural development reflecting the school's core values
- Happy, secure environment where pupils show good behaviour and respect for each other
- Strong early years provision, particularly in Reception class and language development
- Well-planned professional development improving teaching quality
Areas for Improvement
- Progress at Key Stage 1 is slower than at Key Stage 2
- Mathematics, ICT and spelling are not taught as successfully as other subjects
- Handwriting does not receive enough attention at Key Stage 1
- Subject leaders need to drive improvements more sharply by analysing pupil progress in depth
- Communication with a small minority of parents needs improvement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective and all statutory requirements are met, with staff trained in procedures and well-established support for vulnerable pupils through external agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
Gardening, choir, reading clubs, puzzle clubs, sports, trips, visitors to school
Boothstown Methodist Primary School is a good school that provides a happy and motivating environment where pupils grow in confidence and develop enthusiasm for learning. Good leadership promotes strong teamwork among staff and supportive relationships with pupils.
At a Glance
18.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 72% to 57%. Maths has declined from 72% to 52%. Writing has declined from 72% to 48%.
Class Sizes
27.1
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
26.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
209 pupils
236 capacity
27 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Manchester
Admissions Demand - Salford
Places available
3,290
Applications
2,825
Got 1st preference
89.3%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Primary admissions across Salford (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.56481%
Overall absence
14.20118%
Persistent absence
169
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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