Wardley CofE Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Wardley CofE Primary School currently has around 223 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.2% boys and 53.8% girls. Around 19.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.8%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Moss Bank Road, Manchester, M27 9XB |
| Website: | www.wardleyce.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01619211098 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Salford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kari Walker |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 105940 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 236 |
| Number of Pupils: | 223 |
| Number of Boys: | 103 |
| Number of Girls: | 120 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 79.80% | 178 |
| Other Mixed | 5.40% | 12 |
| Indian | 3.60% | 8 |
| African | 2.70% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 4 |
| Other White | 1.30% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 3 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lakes Nursery School Worsley Road , Swinton M27 5WW | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Bank Nursery School Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 1HD | - not rated | 2,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene Community Nursery Centre Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 4HD | - not rated | 2,470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wardley CofE Primary School Moss Bank Road , Wardley M27 9XB | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossfield Primary School Mossfield Road , Swinton M27 6EH | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Wroe Street , Clifton M27 6PF | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossfield Junior School Mossfield Road , Swinton M27 2EQ | - not rated | 819 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossfield Infant School Mossfield Road , Swinton M27 2EQ | - not rated | 819 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wardley High School Mardale Avenue , Wardley M27 3QP | - not rated | 765 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow RC High School 37 Ash Drive , Wardley M27 9QP | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swinton High School Sefton Road , M27 6JU | - not rated | 816 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Swinton Sefton Road , Pendlebury M27 6JU | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendlebury High School Sefton Road , Pendlebury M27 2DU | - not rated | 908 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 3,207 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth Futures Limited Vicarage Road , Swinton M27 0WA | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmstead School 141 Partington Lane , Swinton M27 0SS | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Moss Education Centre Care of: Salford City Council , Chorley Road M27 5AW | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dean Park School 196 Partington Lane , Swinton M27 0NS | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Broadwalk PRU The Green , M27 8QL | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.