Lower Kersal Community Primary School is a primary school in Salford, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Lower Kersal Community Primary School currently has around 249 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.4% boys and 46.6% girls. Around 48.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.1%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 43.4%. african pupils make up about 14.9% , followed by other white at 11.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | St Aidan's Grove, Salford, M7 3TN |
| Website: | www.lkps.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01617922726 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Salford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Sarah Steward |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 105886 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/06/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 251 |
| Number of Pupils: | 249 |
| Number of Boys: | 133 |
| Number of Girls: | 116 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 43.40% | 108 |
| African | 14.90% | 37 |
| Other White | 11.60% | 29 |
| Other Mixed | 8.00% | 20 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.40% | 11 |
| Pakistani | 2.40% | 6 |
| Indian | 2.40% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 2.40% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.00% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.60% | 4 |
| Other Black | 1.60% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 2,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Kersal Community Primary School St Aidan's Grove , M7 3TN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sebastian's RC Primary School Douglas Green , M6 6ET | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Boniface RC Primary School Yew Street , M7 2HL | - not rated | 782 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Grecian Street Primary School Grecian Street North , M7 2JR | - not rated | 844 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Concord Place , M6 6SJ | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pope John Paul II RC High School Britannia Street , M6 6FX | - not rated | 673 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion High School London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kersal High School Mesnefield Road , M7 3QD | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 3,148 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 3,148 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edstart EdStart Specialist Education , 5 Gerald Road M6 6DW | - not rated | 772 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kerem Shloime Gloucester House , Back Duncan Street M7 2EY | - not rated | 835 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Tiferes Grecian Street North , M7 2JR | - not rated | 843 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Rochel Mcr Girls school ltd 315-317 Great clowes st , Salford M7 2FZ | - not rated | 990 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Hatalmud School 62 Wellington Street West , Broughton M7 2FD | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.