Best 3 Primary schools in Greater Manchester – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Westwood Academy (Primary) in Oldham; Park Road Sale Primary School (Primary) in Sale; St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School (Primary) in Salford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Westwood Academy, Park Road Sale Primary School and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led, academy converter and voluntary aided school type located around Oldham, Greater Manchester, Sale, Greater Manchester and Salford, Greater Manchester. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Westwood Academy), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Westwood Academy (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 400, combined total ≈ 1,200, typical FSM 30–35%, range 0–5%–55–60%; all within the THE HARMONY TRUST LTD trust.

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Attribute	Westwood Academy OL9 6BH	Park Road Sale Primary School M33 6HR	St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School M7 4XG
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Oldham Greater Manchester OL9 6BH	Sale Greater Manchester M33 6HR	Salford Greater Manchester M7 4XG
Latest Ofsted	1 20 Jun 2024	1 2 May 2024	1 18 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	240	420	480
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	THE HARMONY TRUST LTD	Trafford (358)	Salford (355)
Website	www.westwood.theharmonytrust.org	www.parkroadsale.trafford.sch.uk	www.stthomasofcanterburyprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone	01616274257	01619731392	01619212060
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Westwood Academy

OL9 6BH

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Oldham
Greater Manchester
OL9 6BH
Ofsted: 1 20 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
Website: www.westwood.theharmonytrust.org
Telephone: 01616274257

Park Road Sale Primary School

M33 6HR

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Sale
Greater Manchester
M33 6HR
Ofsted: 1 2 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Trafford (358)
Website: www.parkroadsale.trafford.sch.uk
Telephone: 01619731392

St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

M7 4XG

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Salford
Greater Manchester
M7 4XG
Ofsted: 1 18 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Salford (355)
Website: www.stthomasofcanterburyprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01619212060

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.