A good academy converter school in Salford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Mesne Lea Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102.0 | 102.0 |
| 2023 | 101.0 | 102.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+0.5 per year)
Up 0.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Working together for individual excellence"
Headteacher Mrs Unsworth expresses pride in leading Mesne Lea, describing it as a vibrant, caring and ambitious school. The message emphasizes a safe, happy environment, high expectations, strong home–school partnerships, personal development, and inviting prospective families to visit.
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Mesne Lea Primary School provides SEND provision including four main areas of need (Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), and Sensory/Physical Needs). The school uses the Assess-Plan-Do-Review (APDR) cycle to tailor support for individual pupils. There is Early Years SEND support and school-age SEND guidance, with an appointed SENDCo (Mrs K. Dougill) and Individual Support Plans (ISPs) reviewed twice a year. The school references the Salford Thrive Graduated Response and the Thrive Directory as part of its local offer.
Admissions follow published criteria including Looked After and Previously Looked After children; Children in Need; Exceptional medical reasons; Brother or sister (in attendance at the school from reception to year five); and children living nearest to the school. If the number of places is oversubscribed, priority is given to those closest to the school, measured by straight-line distance, with random allocation used to break ties. There is no automatic transfer from nursery to reception.