Moss Valley Primary Academy, based in Salford, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.

Moss Valley Primary Academy currently has around 164 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 59.8% boys and 40.2% girls. Around 67.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 38 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.8%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Cutnook Lane, Salford, M44 6GX
Website: https://www.mossvalleyacademy.uk/
Telephone: 01614640695
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Salford
Headteacher / Principal: Mr David Nightingale
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 150415

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 25/03/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 175
Number of Pupils: 164
Number of Boys: 98
Number of Girls: 66

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 18.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British76.80%126
Other Black7.30%12
Other (any other ethnic group)4.30%7
Other White3.00%5
Other Mixed2.40%4
African2.40%4
Pakistani1.20%2
Unclassified1.20%2
Indian0.60%1
White and Asian0.60%1
Irish0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
51%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
5%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
103.5
Local authority average
104.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
103.2
Local authority average
103.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Irlam Community Nursery Centre
Fiddlers Lane , Irlam M44 6QE
- not rated 454 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cadishead Nursery School
Allotment Road , Cadishead M44 5JD
- not rated 3,189 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Moss Valley Primary Academy
Cutnook Lane , Irlam M44 6GX
- not rated 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Moorfield Community Primary School
Cutnook Lane , Irlam M44 6GX
- not rated 2 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School
Cutnook Lane , Irlam M44 6GX
3out of 4 93 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School
Fiddlers Lane , Irlam M44 6QE
- not rated 533 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School
Fiddlers Lane , Irlam M44 6QE
2out of 4 533 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wellacre Technology Academy
Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP
2out of 4 1,918 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Wellacre Technology College
Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP
- not rated 1,918 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Irlam and Cadishead College
Station Road , Irlam M44 5ZR
- not rated 2,395 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Irlam and Cadishead Academy
Station Road , Irlam M44 5ZR
3out of 4 2,395 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trafford High School
Lydney Road , Flixton M41 8RN
- not rated 1,414 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School
Delamere School
Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP
4out of 4 1,771 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Eccles and Irlam Pupil Referral Unit
Park House , Barton Moss Road M30 7RL
- not rated 2,362 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School
The Flixton Centre
350 Flixton Road , Flixton M41 5GW
- not rated 2,968 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.