James Brindley Community Primary School, Manchester

In its own words: "We are proud members of The LINK Education Trust - an inclusive partnership of mainstream and special schools in which all pupils enjoy learning. Within our Trust community, we work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for all."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis, athletics, gymnastics, swimming and cross-country.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at James Brindley Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Salford and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 51 families put James Brindley Community Primary School as their first choice and 138 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.7 first choices for every place. 21 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to James Brindley Community Primary School are Ellenbrook Community Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 85% reading, 83% maths); Mesne Lea Primary School (0.5 miles, 78% reading, 69% maths); Christ The King RC Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 96% reading, 100% maths); and St Paul's CofE Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 84% reading, 87% maths).

James Brindley Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

James Brindley Community Primary School is one of 8 schools run by The Link Education Trust, an academy trust.

74 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about James Brindley Community Primary School (as of September 2025): 85% would recommend the school, 88% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).

9.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Mixed (10%).

In 2026, 20 pupils (8.4%) received SEN support and 8 (3.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Walkden Rail Station, about 750 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Carlton Road (opposite), 240 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood James Brindley Community Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

James Brindley Community Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to James Brindley Community Primary School are The Lowry Academy (0.6 miles), Co-op Academy Walkden (0.8 miles) and Star Salford Academy (1 mile).