Godfrey Ermen Memorial CofE Primary School, Manchester

Requires Improvement
Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~391m)Possible (~559m)Unlikely (~727m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Miss Julia Kinch
Pupils:386 / 420 capacity
LA:Salford
Phone:01613991416
Address:School Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 7BJ
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Requires Improvement

Overall

URN:105946
UKPRN:10068545
Diocese:Diocese of Manchester
Constituency:Worsley and Eccles
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

This is a warm, nurturing school where every child feels cared for and known well by staff. Behaviour is excellent because of the school's positive approach and high expectations, while pupils with additional needs receive tailored support to help them thrive. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to build children's confidence and vocabulary across all subjects, preparing them well for their next stage of learning.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils' behaviour is impeccable with calm, orderly classrooms where children love to learn
  • Well-designed, exciting curriculum with clear focus on language development and core skills
  • Strong inclusion systems - pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils are supported well and achieve alongside peers
  • Effective leadership that has improved attendance rates by identifying concerns early and working closely with families
  • Early years provides excellent start with skilled staff interactions and clear focus on communication and language

Areas for Improvement

  • Some activities for pupils with special needs are not always matched well enough to their individual needs
  • Year 6 attainment data in reading, writing and maths remains below the national average, though current pupils show better progress
  • Some pupils less confident recalling details about fundamental British values despite understanding the concepts

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - the school has established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Cooking club, dodgeball, music, arts and crafts, sporting events, residential visits, trips

Godfrey Ermen Memorial CofE Primary School is judged to be meeting expected standards across all areas. The school has created a positive, caring environment where pupils' achievement is improving, attendance is rising, and behaviour is excellent.

At a Glance

40.2%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+16ppMaths+22ppWriting+16pp

Reading has improved from 47% to 63%. Maths has improved from 38% to 60%. Writing has improved from 38% to 54%.

Class Sizes

0.0

Avg class size

0

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Kirkman Avenue (nr)
273m · 4 min walk
Patricroft Bridge (opp)
302m · 5 min walk
Higher Croft (nr)
315m · 5 min walk
Haddon Road (nr)
324m · 5 min walk
Alexandra House (o/s)
342m · 6 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

92%

Near capacity

386 pupils

420 capacity

34 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Manchester

Low pressure
New homes approved:18,398
Projected new pupils:4,600

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Manchester

Admissions Demand - Salford

Low demand0.86x oversubscription

Places available

3,290

Applications

2,825

Got 1st preference

89.3%

Got preferred school

96.5%

Primary admissions across Salford (2025/26)

Inspection History(110)

Date not published by Ofsted
Requires Improvement
Date not published by Ofsted
Requires Improvement
Date not published by Ofsted
Requires Improvement

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

6.87632%

Overall absence

17.66382%

Persistent absence

351

Enrolments

Authorised3.79509%
Unauthorised3.08123%
Persistent (10%+)17.66382%
Severe (50%+)2.5641%

Absence trend

4.49689%
18/19
4.74683%
20/21
8.76232%
21/22
8.16127%
22/23
8.83797%
23/24
6.87632%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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