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Moss Valley Primary Academy
Cutnook Lane, Irlam, Salford, Greater Manchester, M44 6GX, Salford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.6 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
164
Capacity
175
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 94% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is notably low at 29%, it ranks in the top 2% nationally for expected outcomes, indicating a potential for value-added growth. However, a lack of higher standard achievements may be a concern for those prioritizing advanced academic performance.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 29% | Bottom 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (16 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School supports development
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.8%
Black Other7.3%
Other4.3%
White Other3.0%
Mixed Other2.4%
Black African2.4%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Location
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53.45423, -2.41845 · M44 6GX
School details
Local authoritySalford
RegionNorth West
URN150415
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.mossvalleyacademy.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Moss Valley Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Moss Valley Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is Moss Valley Primary Academy a good school?
Moss Valley Primary Academy scores 11.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Moss Valley Primary Academy?
Based on 16 Ofsted Parent View responses, Moss Valley Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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