Schools in Salford, Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester · Salford · 1 schools
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Salford (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Salford (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
2
of 13 in & around Salford, Greater Manchester rated Good or Outstanding
Schools in Salford, Greater Manchester (1)
- Arbour Academy
Secondary · Ages 11-16 · M5 5AG
By type:Secondary schools in Salford, Greater Manchester (1)
1
0 primary · 1 secondary
44
68% capacity used
0
0 outstanding · 0 good
65
21 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Other schools near Salford, Greater Manchester
The closest schools in neighbouring towns and villages, by distance - useful if Salford, Greater Manchester's own schools don't cover the phase or place you need.
Clarendon Road Community Primary School
Primary · Manchester
Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School
Prep · Salford
St Mary's RC Primary School
Primary · Manchester
Ellesmere Park High School
Secondary · Manchester · Good
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Primary · Manchester · Good
Chatsworth High School and Community College
Special · Salford
Branwood Preparatory School
Prep · Manchester
All Hallows RC High School
Secondary · Salford
Questions parents ask about schools in Salford, Greater Manchester
How many schools are there in Salford, Greater Manchester?
Salford, Greater Manchester has 1 open school.
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools
Are there grammar schools in Salford, Greater Manchester?
No. None of the state secondary schools in Salford, Greater Manchester selects pupils by ability, so every state secondary here is comprehensive.
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools
Do schools in Salford, Greater Manchester have catchment areas?
Most state schools in Salford, Greater Manchester have no fixed catchment boundary. When a school is oversubscribed, Salford allocates places on its published criteria - usually looked-after children first, then siblings, then home-to-school distance - so the practical cut-off moves each year. Each school's page here shows an estimate of its catchment radius.
How do I apply for a school place in Salford, Greater Manchester?
Apply to Salford through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
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