Wardley CofE Primary School
Moss Bank Road, Wardley, Swinton, Manchester, M27 9XBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wardley CofE Primary School is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 131 schools in Salford. It ranks 5th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 April 2025, report published 9 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 April 2025
Pupils thrive in the warm and supportive climate of this school. They are keen to learn, and they participate enthusiastically in their lessons. In the early years, staff skilfully help children to develop attributes such as resilience and perseverance that grow and develop as they move up through the school. This helps pupils to become highly effective learners. In most subjects, pupils achieve very well. Pupils are proud to live up to the school's high expectations for their learning and conduct. They demonstrate exemplary conduct in lessons and playtimes, striving to embody the school values of the 'Wardley Way.' Pupils develop a strong understanding of the diverse make-up of the local community and modern Britain. They are determined that everyone should feel welcome and be treated fairly in their school. Pupils benefit from a carefully designed programme of trips and visits. These enhance their learning and develop their independence outside of the classroom. Pupils value the broad range of clubs that further their talents and interests, including a variety of sports as well as chess and choir. The school is determined that all pupils are able to participate in these valuable opportunities, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
What the school should improve
- In some subjects where the curriculum has undergone recent revision, the gaps in pupils' knowledge are not effectively identified or addressed. Sometimes pupils do not build on their knowledge or secure their learning before moving on to new concepts. The school should ensure that staff have the knowledge and skills they need to effectively identify and address gaps in pupils' learning across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
219 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near Wardley CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossfield Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Clifton Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| St Charles' RC Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| St Mark's RC Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Kelly
- Phone
- 01615370383
- Address
- Moss Bank Road, Wardley, Swinton, Manchester, M27 9XB
- Local authority
- Salford
- URN
- 105940
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.