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Schools in M7 postcode district

Schools in postcode district M7. Add your full home postcode below for distance filtering and a your neighbourhood comparison with the wider M7 area.

Covers: Broughton, Cheetham, Crumpsall, Higher Broughton, Kersal & Broughton Park, Mechinoh, Off Lower Broughton, and St Boniface Rc Primary School

Add your home postcode in the green box below. Until then, distances use the centre of M7. The list starts at 3 miles — you can change that. Not an official school catchment.

11state-funded schools in M7, Salford (+29 independent, fees usually apply; +3 independent special, usually LA-funded; within 3 miles, including neighbouring districts)

  • 10Primary
  • 1Secondary
  • 32Independent
  • 2024–25DfE & Ofsted

Neighbourhood & area context

The figures below use three different geographies. Your neighbourhood appears when you add your full postcode. M7 covers the schools and averages on this page. Salford is the whole council area for census figures, which may not match your street. Estimated crime uses that council's population but is scaled by deprivation near schools in M7, so it can differ from other districts in the same council. We only show statistics we have for this district.

Area snapshot for M7

Crime, deprivation near local schools, and Ofsted outcomes for schools in M7, each shown separately. Estimated crime is scaled by deprivation near schools in this postcode district. Deprivation and school inspections also relate to this district. We do not give the area an overall score.

  • CrimeLikely above England average160.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · ~last 12 monthsIndicative for M7 (deprivation near schools here; uses Salford population)
  • Deprivation near schoolsMore deprived than average for EnglandIMD band 2 of 10 nationallyNeighbourhoods around schools in M7
  • School inspectionsMixed inspection outcomes10 of 27 graded Good or Outstanding (37 schools in M7)Schools in postcode district M7

Add your full home postcode in the green box above to compare your street with M7 and Salford.

More local context

House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district, in addition to the snapshot above.

  • Typical house prices£226,427 (+2.4% year on year)Postcode district M7 (where available)
  • Flood riskLow to mediumPostcode district M7
  • BroadbandGigabit available (88%+ premises, 300+ Mbps)Postcode district M7

Postcode district M7

Schools and other averages for postcode district M7. This matches the map and school list before you change the distance filter.

Schools in district
11 (10 primary, 1 secondary)
Average attendance
95.5%
Average free school meals
36.9%
Average SEN
22.7%
Average EAL
38.5%
Deprivation around local schools
More deprived than average for England
Average house price
£226,427 (+2.4% year on year)
Flood risk
Low to medium
Broadband
Gigabit available (88%+ premises, 300+ Mbps)
Green space
Good – parks and playing fields within walking distance
Council tax
Typical band A–B

Wider area: Salford

Census and crime for the whole of Salford. These figures are council-wide and are not broken down to your village or street.

Population
269,927
Households
109,405
Aged under 18
21.7%
Aged 16–64 (approx.)
65.0%
Aged 65+
13.3%
Ethnicity
White 82%, Black 6%, Asian 6%
Crimes (estimated)
43,377
Crimes per 1,000 (estimated)
160.7Above national average

About these figures: School statistics mostly 2024–25. Pipeline checked Sept 2026. Wider-area lines use Census 2021 for Salford. Crime figures are rough estimates for M7: national rates scaled by deprivation near schools here (using Salford population), not police records for your street. Use the (i) on each row for source and geography. Full methodology · Data updates

Map of schools in this area

The map shows 37 schools in postcode district M7. Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in. Use the list beside the map, a pin, or Show on map on a school card below.

Map key (phases, Ofsted, markers)

Pin colour shows school phase. Letters on pins: P primary, S secondary. Ofsted and admissions are on each school card below.

School phase

  • Primary (P)
  • Secondary (S)
  • District centre
  • Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in
  • Neighbouring-district schools are labelled in the list and popups

How far from the M7 centre?

Distances are from the centre of M7, not your door. Pick a radius to control which schools appear in the list below. Only schools whose postcode is in M7 are included. Add your full home postcode above for distances from your address (and to search neighbouring districts).

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3 miles is selected by default. Add your home postcode at the top to measure from your address instead of the district centre. Try 1 mile or 1.5 miles for a shorter list, 3 miles for a wider search, or All in district for every M7 school regardless of distance. Straight-line distance only — not walking, driving, or an official catchment area.

Common questions in this area

  • Usually oversubscribed near here?

    In M7, 5 of 10 schools with admissions data are marked as usually oversubscribed on their cards. That is a historic demand signal — not a guarantee you will or will not get a place. Always check the local authority admissions rules and the school’s published PAN.

  • How far is the school run?

    Add your home postcode at the top of the page to see distances from your door. Until then, distances use M7 centre. All figures are straight-line miles — not walking or driving time, and not catchment areas.

  • What changed recently?

    School and area figures come from open government releases (mostly 2024/25 where published). 34 schools here have a last inspection date on their cards; 3 show a plain-English note when Ofsted published area judgements without an overall grade.

    When we last refreshed data

Browse local schools

Showing schools within 3 miles of M7 centre

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  • Brentnall Academy

    Northumberland Street, Higher Broughton, Salford M7 4RP

    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Age range
    3–11
    Trust
    UNITED LEARNING TRUST
    Ofsted
    Inadequate
    View on Ofsted

    0 milesstraight-line from M7 centre

    Pupils
    230
    Free school meals
    46.1%
    SEN
    27%
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision · ASD
    EAL
    52.6%
    Attendance
    93.4%
    Persistent absence
    21.2%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    75% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School

    Legh Road, Salford M7 4RT

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    3–11
    Trust
    BROUGHTON JEWISH CASSEL FOX
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.2 milesstraight-line from M7 centre

    Pupils
    312
    Free school meals
    6.4%
    SEN
    18.4%
    EAL
    3.6%
    Attendance
    96.6%
    Persistent absence
    4.3%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    72% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

    Hadfield Street, Higher Broughton, Salford M7 4XG

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Outstanding
    View on Ofsted

    0.4 milesstraight-line from M7 centre

    Pupils
    503
    Free school meals
    57.7%
    SEN
    25.4%
    EAL
    37%
    Attendance
    96.9%
    Persistent absence
    7.7%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    83% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • St Boniface RC Primary School

    Yew Street, St Boniface Rc Primary School, Salford M7 2HL

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format: no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Feb 2025): no overall grade — quality of education, leadership and management and early years require improvement; behaviour and attitudes and personal development good. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    0.5 milesstraight-line from M7 centre

    Pupils
    219
    Free school meals
    53.4%
    SEN
    20.9%
    EAL
    40.9%
    Attendance
    94.7%
    Persistent absence
    15.5%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    67% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Marlborough Road Academy

    Dudley Street, Salford M7 4XD

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    3–11
    Trust
    UNITED LEARNING TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    0.6 milesstraight-line from M7 centre

    Pupils
    394
    Free school meals
    39.6%
    SEN
    22.1%
    EAL
    61.2%
    Attendance
    95.6%
    Persistent absence
    11.9%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    45% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • St Paul's CofE Primary School

    Nevile Road, Salford M7 3PT

    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Latest visit (Jul 2026): renewed Ofsted format (no single overall grade) — attendance and behaviour needs attention; curriculum and teaching, achievement, personal development and wellbeing, leadership and governance and early years expected standard; inclusion strong standard. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    0.7 milesstraight-line from M7 centre

    Pupils
    191
    Free school meals
    39.3%
    SEN
    15.5%
    EAL
    42%
    Attendance
    95.1%
    Persistent absence
    12.3%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    70% met expected standard (KS2)

  • Unity Community Primary

    Allesley Drive, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M7 4YE

    Type
    Free schools
    Age range
    2–11
    Trust
    BIG LIFE SCHOOLS
    Ofsted
    Requires improvement

    Latest visit (May 2026): renewed Ofsted format (no single overall grade) — inclusion, curriculum and teaching, achievement, attendance and behaviour, personal development and wellbeing, leadership and governance and early years expected standard. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    0.7 milesstraight-line from M7 centre

    Pupils
    363
    Free school meals
    52.3%
    SEN
    21.2%
    EAL
    77.5%
    Attendance
    94.4%
    Persistent absence
    18.9%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    47% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • St Philip's RC Primary School

    Cavendish Road, Salford M7 4WP

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Outstanding
    View on Ofsted

    0.7 milesstraight-line from M7 centre

    Pupils
    354
    Free school meals
    13.8%
    SEN
    17.4%
    EAL
    35.6%
    Attendance
    97.4%
    Persistent absence
    3.1%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    77% met expected standard (KS2)

  • Lower Kersal Community Primary School

    St Aidan's Grove, Salford M7 3TN

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.8 milesstraight-line from M7 centre

    Pupils
    245
    Free school meals
    51.2%
    SEN
    29.7%
    EAL
    36.9%
    Attendance
    95.3%
    Persistent absence
    15.9%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    53% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • River View Community Primary School

    1 Wheaters Street, Off Lower Broughton, Salford M7 1QZ

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    1.2 milesstraight-line from M7 centre

    Pupils
    521
    Free school meals
    42.2%
    SEN
    33.1%
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision · SLCN, ASD
    EAL
    34.6%
    Attendance
    95.9%
    Persistent absence
    10.4%
    Attainment
    48% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

Common questions about schools in M7

How many schools are in the M7 postcode district?
We list 11 state-funded schools whose address postcode starts with M7: 10 primary, 1 secondary. We also list 29 independent (fees usually apply) and 3 independent special (usually local-authority funded via an EHCP), clearly labelled on each card. That independent total includes schools from neighbouring postcode districts within about 3 miles of the M7 centre.
What areas does M7 cover?
Postcode district M7 spans Broughton, Cheetham, Crumpsall, Higher Broughton, Kersal & Broughton Park, Mechinoh, Off Lower Broughton, and St Boniface Rc Primary School. Exact boundaries follow Royal Mail outward codes — use the map and school addresses for a specific street.
What are Ofsted ratings like for schools in M7?
Among state-funded schools on this page: 2 Outstanding, 1 Good, 1 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate, and 6 on the new inspection format (area judgements only). Grades are the latest published overall effectiveness or monitoring outcome — always check the full report on Ofsted’s site.
What is school attendance like in M7?
Across state-funded schools here with published absence data, mean attendance is about 95.5% (2024–25). Individual schools vary — see each card.
Are M7 schools hard to get into?
Of state-funded schools with an admissions label here: 5 usually oversubscribed, 0 often have places, 5 about average. This is a guide only — check your council’s admissions booklet.

Guide to school and area statistics

What the numbers on this page for M7 mean. Area rows may still show (i) for data source and geography.

School listings

What you see on each school card

Only fields that appear on at least one school on this page are listed.

School type
How the school is run. For example academy, council-maintained, voluntary aided or free school.
Trust
The multi-academy trust or sponsor running the school, where it is an academy.
Age range
Year groups on roll. For example 4–11 for primary, or 11–18 with sixth form.
Ofsted
Latest published Ofsted overall grade and date where we have them, plus a link to the Ofsted reports site. Fee-paying association independent schools are usually inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) instead: we link to ISI reports and do not invent an Ofsted-style grade. Non-association independents inspected by Ofsted show the same Ofsted grades and report link when published in Ofsted’s open management information.
Straight-line miles
Distance as the crow flies from your home postcode when you have entered one, otherwise from the middle of this district. Not walking or driving time.
Walking, cycling and park-and-stride hints
Rough bands from straight-line miles: about 1 mile or less may suit walking; about 1–2.5 miles we show cycling and park-and-stride; over about 2.5 miles park-and-stride only. Not checked routes or journey times.
Pupils
Number of pupils on roll from published school census data.
Free school meals
Pupils eligible for free school meals. Often used as one indicator of economic disadvantage in the catchment. Useful context, not a comment on pupils or families.
SEN
Share of pupils with SEN support or an EHC plan. A higher figure can reflect inclusive admissions and experience, or more demand on staff. Check what is on site and talk to the SENCO.
SEN provision
Extra on-site support such as a resourced provision or SEN unit.
English as an additional language (EAL)
Pupils whose first language is not English. Many schools support this well; if English at home matters to you, ask how beginners are taught in class. Not a measure of overall quality.
Attendance
Share of possible sessions attended. Higher is better.
Persistent absence
Share of pupils missing 10% or more of sessions. Lower is better.
Admissions pressure
Indicative label from recent applications versus places — oversubscribed, about average or often has spaces.
Attainment
Primary: share meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (Key Stage 2). Secondary: Progress 8. A dash means nothing was published for that school.
Attainment vs local
Compares each school’s headline to others of the same phase on this page. Above, below or about average for the district.
Area overview

What you see in the area overview

Matches the snapshot and tables below: your postcode, this district, then the wider council area.

Area snapshot
Estimated crime (national rates scaled by deprivation near schools in this postcode district), deprivation near those schools, and Ofsted outcomes for schools here. Shown separately, not as one overall area mark.
More local context
House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district where we have them, alongside the snapshot.
Schools in district
How many schools are in this postcode district, split by primary and secondary.
Average attendance
Mean attendance across schools here with published absence data.
Average free school meals
Mean free school meals eligibility across schools here with published data.
Average SEN
Mean SEN percentage across schools here with published data.
Average EAL
Mean English as an additional language percentage where published.
Deprivation
How deprived neighbourhoods around schools here are compared with England (official deprivation index, shown as bands 1–10 where 1 is most deprived and 10 is least deprived).
Average house price
Typical sold prices for this postcode district where we have them. Street-by-street prices vary.
Flood risk
Indicative summary. Check Environment Agency maps for a specific address.
Broadband
General picture of speeds and availability. Check with providers at your address.
Green space
Brief summary of access to parks or countryside nearby.
Council tax
Typical band for the area. Your exact band depends on the property.
Your home neighbourhood
When you enter your full home postcode, we compare deprivation for your small area with the typical area around schools in this district.
Population, households, ethnicity and age
Census figures for the local council area, not your street or this postcode district alone.
Crime figures
Often a rough estimate: national rates scaled by deprivation near schools in this postcode district (using council population). Not police records for your street. Rates can differ between districts in the same council.
Using this page

Using this page

Tools on this page for narrowing schools and understanding distances.

Distance filter
Controls which schools appear in the list — 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 miles, or every school in this district. Not an admissions catchment.
About these figures
School and Ofsted data from official releases. The area overview splits postcode-district figures from wider council context, with dates at the bottom of that panel.