Mechinoh School, Salford

Senior
Other independent school
Boys
Ages 1116

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Rabbi Noah Baddiel
Pupils:73 / 73 capacity
LA:Salford
Phone:01617959656
Address:13 Upper Park Road, Salford, M7 4HY
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:11 January 1985

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 6 months ago
-

Overall

Inspected 18 March 2026View full report
URN:105999
UKPRN:10016909
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Bury South
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

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

Class Sizes

0.0

Avg class size

0

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) (South Entrance)
761m · 12 min walk

Bus Stops

Upper Park Road (Stop E)
173m · 3 min walk
Half Way House (Stop B)
175m · 3 min walk
Bury Old Road (Stop F)
189m · 3 min walk
Bristol Court (nr)
238m · 4 min walk
Catherine Road (Stop C)
246m · 4 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

100%

Over capacity

73 pupils

73 capacity

0 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Salford

High pressure
New homes approved:6,035
Projected new pupils:1,086

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Salford

Admissions Demand - Salford

Low demand1.04x oversubscription

Places available

2,750

Applications

2,859

Got 1st preference

83.2%

Got preferred school

95.0%

Secondary admissions across Salford (2025/26)

Inspection History(16)

18 March 2026
25 June 2024
7 November 2023

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