Mechinoh School, Salford
Mechinoh School is an independent school for boys aged 11 to 16 in Salford. It was rated Inadequate at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2026 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Inadequate (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Mechinoh School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Mechinoh School are Tashbar of Manchester (under 0.1 miles, Requires improvement); OYY Lubavitch Boys School (under 0.1 miles); Manchester Junior Girls' School (0.2 miles, Good); and Manchester Senior Girls School (0.2 miles, Requires improvement).
Tashbar of ManchesterOYY Lubavitch Boys SchoolManchester Junior Girls' SchoolManchester Senior Girls School
Who goes there
In 2026, 11 pupils (15.1%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink), about 760 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Upper Park Road, 170 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: not effective
Independent school standards
Did not meet the independent school standards in Part 1 (quality of education), Part 2 (pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development), Part 3 (welfare, health and safety), Part 4 (suitability of staff and proprietors), Part 5 (premises and accommodation), Part 6 (information for parents) and Part 8 (leadership and management).
- Part 1: quality of educationNot met
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentNot met
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyNot met
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsNot met
- Part 5: premises and accommodationNot met
- Part 6: information for parentsNot met
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementNot met
Ofsted also found the school was not keeping to the terms of its registration (for example its age range or pupil numbers).
Progress-monitoring inspection, 18 March 2026: The school did not meet all the standards Ofsted checked.
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school has made impressive improvements in keeping pupils safe with strong safeguarding procedures now in place. It has invested heavily in its buildings and facilities, and has developed a more ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils for qualifications and modern Britain. Teachers are receiving better training and support to deliver lessons effectively, and the school now offers a wider range of subjects including art, technology, and physical education.
Key Strengths
- New leadership team and governing body have taken decisive action to improve the school
- Safeguarding procedures are now effective with consistent practices in place
- School premises have received considerable investment and improvement
- Curriculum now includes full range of subjects with greater ambition and qualifications focus
- PSHE and relationships education expanded to cover areas like consent, other faiths, and emotional wellbeing
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum is at early stage of development with effectiveness still to be proven
- School does not yet fully account for all pupils' individual needs and learning gaps, particularly for older students
- Some older pupils lack motivation and engagement with secular education
- School does not pay full regard to all protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010
- Classroom resources are not yet of suitable quality to support teaching effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is now effective with a culture of appropriate, consistent practice established and procedures in place used consistently by leaders and staff.
Extracurricular Activities
diverse range of visiting speakers to broaden pupils' aspirations
Mechinoh School is an independent school in Salford that has undergone significant leadership changes and improvements since its last inspection in June 2024. While the school has made substantial progress in safeguarding, premises, and curriculum development, it does not yet meet all independent school standards.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Mechinoh School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 32
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 18 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Salford is 19.5 (the median across 136 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
73 pupils
73 places
No spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Salford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Salford
Across Salford council
Places available
2,774
Applications
2,789
Got 1st preference
85.9%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All secondary applications across Salford council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(16)
Independent school Progress Monitoring inspection
Outcome: the school did not meet all the standards Ofsted checked.
Independent School standard inspection
Did not meet the independent school standards in Part 1 (quality of education), Part 2 (pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development), Part 3 (welfare, health and safety), Part 4 (suitability of staff and proprietors), Part 5 (premises and accommodation), Part 6 (information for parents) and Part 8 (leadership and management).
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
15.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
73
Total Pupils
73
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Mechinoh School
Questions parents ask about Mechinoh School
What is Mechinoh School's Ofsted rating?
Mechinoh School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2026, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2024, it was rated Inadequate.
Does Mechinoh School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2024, Mechinoh School did not meet the independent school standards in Part 1 (quality of education), Part 2 (pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development), Part 3 (welfare, health and safety), Part 4 (suitability of staff and proprietors), Part 5 (premises and accommodation), Part 6 (information for parents) and Part 8 (leadership and management). At a later progress-monitoring inspection in March 2026, the school did not meet all the standards Ofsted checked.
How many pupils go to Mechinoh School?
Mechinoh School has around 73 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Mechinoh School?
Mechinoh School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Mechinoh School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 18 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Salford is 19.5 (the median across 136 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Mechinoh School?
Mechinoh School is at 13 Upper Park Road, Salford, Lancashire, M7 4HY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)