Moss Valley Primary Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Salford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Moss Valley Primary Academy.

Salford, M446GX Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

40

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 47.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
2 March 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cutnook Lane
Irlam
Salford, M446GX
Phone
1614640695
Website
mossvalleyacademy.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
150415
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Cutnook Lane, Irlam, Salford, M44 6GX
Website
https://www.mossvalleyacademy.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
KINGS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
175 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
157
Free School Meals
62.8% (99 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
19.1% (30 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
47.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
17
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
157 pupils
3-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe, Achieve, Succeed"

Respect Hard Working Resilience Independence

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher Mr D Nightingale welcomes you to Moss Valley Primary Academy, a warm, community-focused school dedicated to giving every child the best start, offering world-class learning opportunities, and nurturing curiosity, confidence and compassion through a bespoke approach with high expectations.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

History Detectives Nature Club KS2 Dance Club Choir with Miss Jones Choir with Mrs Pugh Football Club (Years 2-4) Football Club (Years 5-6) Brass with Music and Performing Arts Salford

Sports

Football

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc (RWI) phonics programme forms a cornerstone of the daily curriculum with targeted one-to-one interventions based on half-termly assessments, and parental engagement through home learning phonics packs and SeeSaw guidance Moss Valley Reading Journey – class texts from Year 1 to Year 6 British Values and democracy education, reinforced through school council, Pupil Voice Meetings and RE/PSHE teaching UK Parliament Gold Award for Citizenship and leadership education

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

TreeTops is the wrap around provision for children in school, accessible from Nursery to Year 6. It offers morning provision from 7:30am onwards and after-school care until 5:30pm. Cost: Morning TreeTops 7:30am - 8:45am £3.50; After school TreeTops 3:15pm - 5:30pm £5.

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription criteria: 1) Looked After children and previously looked after children; 2) Children in need; 3) Exceptional medical reasons; 4) Brother or sister in attendance at the school; 5) Children living nearest to the school.

Financial Information

TreeTops wrap around care costs: Morning 7:30am-8:45am £3.50; After-school 3:15pm-5:30pm £5

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