Ofsted school ratings in Salford
In Salford (North West), 34 of 42 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 81.0%. That is 6.2 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 81.0%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 5
- Good
- 29
- Requires improvement
- 6
- Inadequate
- 2
- Graded schools
- 42
- rank 119/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Salford (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Salford | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 5 | 11.9% |
| Good | 29 | 69.0% |
| Requires improvement | 6 | 14.3% |
| Inadequate | 2 | 4.8% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Salford
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 5 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 76.7% |
| Secondary | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 90.0% |
| Special | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Salford are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 34 of 42 graded state-funded schools in Salford hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 81.0%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Salford have?
- Salford has 5 schools rated Outstanding and 29 rated Good, out of 42 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Salford?
- 2 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Salford, and 6 rated Requires improvement, out of 42 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Salford?
- By phase in Salford: 76.7% of 30 primary schools; 90.0% of 10 secondary schools; 100.0% of 1 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Salford compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Salford ranks 119 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 81.0% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.