Moss Valley Primary Academy, Salford
Moss Valley Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Salford, part of Kings Academy Trust. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 28th-highest of the 29 schools in Salford with published results, and 13,886th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Salford (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Moss Valley Primary Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 57% of Year 6 pupils at Moss Valley Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 43% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Salford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (53% in reading, 47% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Moss Valley Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Moss Valley Primary Academy as their first choice and 23 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Moss Valley Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Moss Valley Primary Academy are St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 68% reading, 54% maths); Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School (0.3 miles, 66% reading, 69% maths); Irlam Endowed Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 68% reading, 61% maths); and Irlam Primary School (0.6 miles, 83% reading, 86% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Moss Valley Primary Academy.
St Joseph the Worker RC Primary SchoolFiddlers Lane Community Primary SchoolIrlam Endowed Primary SchoolIrlam Primary School
The trust
Moss Valley Primary Academy is one of 6 schools run by Kings Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Moss Valley Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that pupils behave well (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (80%).
Who goes there
65.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 33 pupils (18%) received SEN support and 39 (21.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Moss Valley Primary Academy has a resourced provision for autism: 38 places, 38 pupils on roll.
Staffing
Moss Valley Primary Academy had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Irlam Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Heron Drive (near), 40 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Moss Valley Primary Academy issued 3 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Moss Valley Primary Academy are Wellacre Technology Academy (1.1 miles) and Irlam and Cadishead Academy (1.4 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Moss Valley Primary Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in June 2023. Before that, as Moorfield Community Primary School (URN 105915), it was rated Requires Improvement in March 2022.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a nurturing environment where every child is celebrated and supported to succeed. Staff are skilled at identifying what pupils need and adapting teaching to help them learn well, particularly children with special educational needs. The school goes above and beyond with enriching experiences like trips, clubs, and opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well across all year groups, including those with special educational needs, with strong support systems in place
- Excellent phonics programme and passionate approach to reading, with effective help for pupils who find reading difficult
- Well-designed curriculum that is ambitious and engaging, with clear mapping of knowledge from early years to Year 6
- Strong behaviour and attendance, with positive relationships between staff and families
- Exceptional personal development programme including trips, clubs, and responsibility roles that build confidence
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils don't always have enough opportunity to practise and apply their learning independently, which limits how deep their knowledge becomes
- Pupils' understanding of fundamental British values and protected characteristics needs to be stronger so they are better prepared for modern Britain
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a strong culture around keeping children safe and staff responding quickly to any concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Tag rugby, chess, football, pupil parliament, subject ambassador roles, playground leader roles, zoo trips, telescope observatory visits, London trips, breakfast club, after-school club
Moss Valley Primary Academy is a friendly, inclusive school where pupils feel happy and well cared for. Since joining Kings Academy Trust in 2023, the school has made significant improvements and now provides good quality education across all areas.
At a Glance
65.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
16 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 53% to 57% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 47% to 43% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 53% to 43% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
16.7
Avg class size
15.3
Infant (KS1)
18.6
KS2
11
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Moss Valley Primary Academy.
- Irlam Primary Holiday Club910m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Moss Valley Primary Academy is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Salford's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Moss Valley Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Moss Valley Primary Academy is in Salford; for families living there:
- Salford's school travel policy: Salford home to school transport policy 2026 (Adobe PDF format, 156kb)
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 4 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
1 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.
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Your chances of a place at Moss Valley Primary Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
157 pupils
175 places
18 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Salford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Salford
Across Salford council
Places available
3,266
Applications
2,753
Got 1st preference
91.1%
Got preferred school
97.8%
All primary applications across Salford council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
33
SEN Support
39
EHC Plans
39.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Moss Valley Primary Academy has a resourced provision for autism: 38 places, 38 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
183
Total Pupils
101
Boys
82
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
16.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,551
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,021
Per pupil
£1280k
Total funding
£152k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.8%
Overall absence
25.9%
Persistent absence
143
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Moss Valley Primary Academy
Questions parents ask about Moss Valley Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Moss Valley Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Moss Valley Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 57% reached the expected standard in reading and 43% did so in maths.
What is Moss Valley Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Moss Valley Primary Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in June 2023. Before that, as Moorfield Community Primary School (URN 105915), it was rated Requires Improvement in March 2022.
What is the catchment area for Moss Valley Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Moss Valley Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Salford allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Moss Valley Primary Academy?
Moss Valley Primary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 175 places.
How big are the classes at Moss Valley Primary Academy?
Classes at Moss Valley Primary Academy average 16.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Moss Valley Primary Academy?
Moss Valley Primary Academy has around 183 pupils on roll. 66% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Moss Valley Primary Academy have specialist SEN provision?
Moss Valley Primary Academy has a resourced provision for autism: 38 places, 38 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Moss Valley Primary Academy?
8.8% of sessions were missed at Moss Valley Primary Academy in 2024/25. 25.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Moss Valley Primary Academy?
Apply through Salford's coordinated admissions process, naming Moss Valley Primary Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Moss Valley Primary Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Moss Valley Primary Academy: Irlam Primary Holiday Club (910m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Moss Valley Primary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 4 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 1 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 Moss Valley Primary Academy?
Moss Valley Primary Academy is at Cutnook Lane, Irlam, Salford, Greater Manchester, M44 6GX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)