Moss Valley Primary Academy
Cutnook Lane, Irlam, Salford, M44 6GXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Moss Valley Primary Academy is a primary school in Salford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 131 schools in Salford. It ranks 28th of 29 primary schools in Salford. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 March 2025, report published 13 May 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 March 2025
Pupils feel happy and well cared for at this friendly, inclusive school. They embody their school's values to be respectful, hard-working, resilient and independent. They are courteous towards adults and supportive of one another. Pupils are celebrated for their individuality and are well supported to succeed. The school has high expectations of pupils. Pupils focus wholeheartedly on their lessons and talk about their learning confidently. From Nursery to Year 6, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils appreciate their rich learning environment. They enjoy the recognition that they receive for behaving well and trying their best in lessons. Pupils are confident that if they have any worries, there is always an adult in the school who will listen and help. The school provides many opportunities for pupils to take on positions of responsibility. These include being in the pupil parliament, being subject ambassadors and playground leaders. These opportunities increase pupils' confidence and communication skills. Pupils carry out their duties with pride. In addition, pupils attend a variety of clubs such as tag rugby, chess and football. They talked excitedly about competing in local sports competitions for their school.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, pupils do not have the opportunity to practise and apply their learning independently. This prevents some pupils from developing the depth of subject knowledge of which they are capable. The school should ensure that teaching allows for pupils to practise and extend what they have learned.
- Some aspects of pupils' wider development are not secure. This means that they are not as well prepared for life in modern Britain as they could be. The school should ensure that pupils gain a deeper knowledge of fundamental British values and the protected characteristics so that they are ready for their next steps.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
21 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
183 pupils on roll, with places for 175
Schools near Moss Valley Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 59% met the expected standard |
| Irlam Endowed Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Irlam Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Acre Hall Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 45% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- KINGS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr David Nightingale
- Phone
- 01614640695
- Address
- Cutnook Lane, Irlam, Salford, M44 6GX
- Local authority
- Salford
- URN
- 150415
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.