Mossfield Primary School

A good community school school in Salford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Mossfield Primary School.

Manchester, M276EH Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
49.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 58.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 September 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Mossfield Road
Swinton
Manchester, M276EH
Phone
1618415870
Website
mossfieldps.salford.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105925
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Mossfield Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 6EH
Website
www.mossfieldps.salford.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
390 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
332
Free School Meals
48.7% (162 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
58.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 104.0
2023 102.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
37
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
332 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning together for a better tomorrow."

Friendliness Kindness Commitment Pride Fairness Respect Confidence Ambition Aspiration Independence Resilience Responsibility

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Julie Plant emphasising a happy, welcoming, and forward-thinking school focused on the well-being and success of every child.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football Club Gymnastics Club Multi-skills Club Dodgeball Club Archery Club Fencing Club Lacrosse Club Dance Club Athletics Club

Sports

Football Gymnastics Dodgeball Archery Fencing Lacrosse Multi-skills Dance Athletics

Curriculum Highlights

strong focus on the foundations of English and Maths throughout school broad rich vocabulary; share wonderful stories and books; opportunities to develop a deep understanding of maths concepts through systematic teaching and practical exploration use technology extensively to support teaching and learning low cost loan scheme to ensure that our older pupils can access this technology from home extensive trips and visits schedule reflecting local heritage and culture residential visits programme Our Modern Foreign Language curriculum allows us to explore and learn about a different language and culture Aspiration and ambition are the key – we want our pupils to aim high, believe in themselves and then strive to meet their goals Regular attendance is crucial and is celebrated focus on social equity and mobility learning about Salford’s heritage and cultures; respect for diversity

Admissions Criteria

All admissions to Mossfield Primary School are now co-ordinated by Salford Local Authority. Nursery provision includes 30 full-time places with a Closing Date for Sept 2026 entry of 15 January 2026. Reception offers 30 places with the same Closing Date. In-year admissions are handled through Salford Local Authority Admissions Department. If you are not offered a place you have the right to appeal (note: there is no right of appeal for nursery places).

Financial Information

Each school meal costs £2.10 for primary schools. All children in reception, year one and year two are entitled to a free school meal.

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