Located in Manchester, Mesne Lea Primary School is a primary school, 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.

Mesne Lea Primary School currently has around 431 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55% boys and 45% girls. Around 23.7% 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.

The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 7 pupils.

School Information

Address: Walkden Road, Manchester, M28 7FG
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Salford
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Victoria Unsworth
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 105911

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 446
Number of Pupils: 431
Number of Boys: 237
Number of Girls: 194

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Below Average (-2.5)
Writing: Below Average (-2.0)
Maths: Below Average (-3.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
42%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
8%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
104.5
Local authority average
104.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
104.0
Local authority average
103.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Magnalls Fold Community Nursery Centre
Mayfield Avenue , Worsley M28 3JF
- not rated 1,047 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre
Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD
- not rated 2,503 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Alder Park Nursery School
Cranbrook Road , Winton M30 8LD
- not rated 3,062 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mesne Lea Primary School
Walkden Road , Walkden M28 7FG
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Mesne Lea Primary School
Walkden Road , Walkden M28 7FG
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Christ The King RC Primary School
Holly Avenue , Worsley M28 3DW
3out of 4 745 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
James Brindley Community Primary School
Parr Fold Avenue , Walkden M28 7HE
- not rated 812 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
James Brindley Community Primary School
Parr Fold Avenue , Walkden M28 7HE
4out of 4 812 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Walkden High School
Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB
- not rated 607 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Co-op Academy Walkden
Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB
3out of 4 607 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St George's RC High School
Parsonage Drive , Worsley M28 3SH
- not rated 1,198 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Lowry Academy
Hilton Lane , Little Hulton, Worsley M28 0SY
3out of 4 1,455 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Harrop Fold School
Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY
- not rated 1,494 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Salford College
Worsley Campus , Walkden Road M28 7QD
- not rated 237 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Inscape House
Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG
- not rated 89 yd Non-maintained special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ash Field School
Walkden Road , Worsley M28 7FG
- not rated 89 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Haysbrook School
Walkenden Road , Worsley M28 7FG
- not rated 89 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Inscape House Salford
Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG
- not rated 89 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Delamere Forest School
Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG
- not rated 89 yd Non-maintained special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.