Lower Kersal Community Primary School, Salford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at helping all children make good progress from their starting points, with particularly strong results in mathematics by Year 6. Teaching is engaging and teachers have high expectations, supported by effective use of teaching assistants. The school is especially successful at supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs, helping close the attainment gap.
Key Strengths
- Teaching is good with high expectations, interesting activities across a wide range of subjects that inspire pupils
- Pupils reach above-average standards by Year 6, particularly in mathematics (two terms ahead nationally)
- Strong governance with rigorous oversight of school improvement
- Pupils feel safe, behave well, and show pride in their school
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
Areas for Improvement
- Too few pupils reach higher levels of attainment - more need to make better than expected progress
- Progress in writing in Key Stage 1 is slower than in other subjects
- Pupils don't always have enough opportunity to use marking feedback to improve their work
- Some families have poor attendance records that need addressing
- Subject leaders need sharper analysis of how their actions impact learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the report confirms child protection and safeguarding arrangements are in place and documented.
Extracurricular Activities
Shakespeare club
Lower Kersal Community Primary School is a good school that has improved from its previous 'requires improvement' rating. Pupils make good progress across the school, with above-average attainment by Year 6, particularly in mathematics.
At a Glance
51.2%
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 remained stable at around 67%. Maths has declined from 69% to 63%. Writing has improved from 62% to 67%.
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
245 pupils
251 capacity
6 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Salford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Salford
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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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.46433%
Overall absence
18.5%
Persistent absence
200
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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