Me'or High School, Salford
Me'or High School is an independent school for girls aged 11 to 16 in Salford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Me'or High School in detail
Me'or High School in its own words
In its own words: "Me’or encourages young adults to thrive in their Yiddishkeit, teaching skills that will carry them through life as inspired, vibrant, sensitive and proud קידושי ה׳. We emphasise positivity, showing the beauty of Torah & mitzvos through a broad programme of learning & experience. Our school conforms to a Beis Yaakov standard of halacha and principles of chinuch."
Coming up: an open evening on Monday 1 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Salford
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Me'or High School are Ahavas Torah Boys Academy (0.1 miles, Inadequate); Ateres Elisheva (0.4 miles, Good); Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch Schools (0.4 miles, selective); and Etz Chaim Boys School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement).
Ahavas Torah Boys AcademyAteres ElishevaOholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch SchoolsEtz Chaim Boys School
What parents say
29 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Me'or High School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 6 pupils (10.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Heaton Park (Manchester Metrolink), about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Lane (opposite), 30 metres away.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Me'or High School creates a happy, inclusive community where girls develop confidence and resilience. The school offers excellent teaching with a strong English curriculum that encourages love of reading, and staff provide caring, personalised support. Pupils benefit from rich experiences including community projects, faith education and career preparation that equip them well for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with high expectations and clear focus in most subjects, particularly English with strong emphasis on reading and literature
- Pupils develop excellent resilience, self-confidence and positive relationships with supportive staff who know them well
- Strong focus on physical and mental wellbeing alongside rich personal development experiences including faith education, careers guidance and online safety
- Well-behaved pupils who engage positively with learning and collaborative projects that contribute to the school and wider community
- All Year 11 pupils expected to progress to further education
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of subjects, including careers advice and guidance, lack sharp focus on what pupils need to learn, leading to less secure understanding and recall
- Inconsistent identification and support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities - some staff less confident in recognising SEND and making adjustments
- Variable quality of support for SEND pupils means some become overwhelmed and underachieve
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Collaborative projects such as buying toys for local families to celebrate Hanukah, raising money for local and national charities, external speakers providing careers information
Me'or High School is an Orthodox Jewish independent school for girls aged 11-16 that has been rated Good overall. Pupils are proud, happy and develop strong resilience and self-confidence in a welcoming school community.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
29 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Me'or High School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 25
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 20 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 3 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
54%
Available places
59 pupils
110 places
51 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(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
10.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
59
Total Pupils
0
Boys
59
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Me'or High School
What is Me'or High School's Ofsted rating?
Me'or High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2025.
Does Me'or High School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in July 2025, Me'or High School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Me'or High School?
Me'or High School has around 59 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Me'or High School?
Me'or High 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 Me'or High School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 20 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 3 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 Me'or High School?
Me'or High School is at 47 Singleton Road, Salford, M7 4NA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)