Mechinoh School, Salford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoOverall
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
73 pupils
73 capacity
0 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Salford
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Admissions Demand - Salford
Places available
2,750
Applications
2,859
Got 1st preference
83.2%
Got preferred school
95.0%
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Mechinoh School
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