How many pupils does Wharton Primary School have?

Wharton Primary School has 371 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Wharton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

62% of pupils at Wharton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Wharton Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wharton Primary School is part of THE LINK EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Wharton Primary School?

Wharton Primary School is located at Rothwell Lane, Salford, Salford, M38 9XA.

Wharton Primary School

Rothwell Lane, Salford, Salford, M38 9XA

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

62%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

371

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Wharton Primary School

Wharton Primary School is an academy converter in Salford, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 371 pupils on roll. It is part of THE LINK EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 56.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 27.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Salford →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 371 / 460 (81%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

56.1%

Free school meals

27.5%

EAL

4.3%

SEN support

19.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

62%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.8%

Overall absence

23.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

19.6

Teachers (FTE)

18.9

Pupils per teacher

22.38

Teaching assistants (FTE)

£47,659

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 5% on leadership pay

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,358

Spend per pupil

£7,887

Income per pupil

46%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Rothwell Lane, Salford, Salford, M38 9XA
Phone: 01615608180
Headteacher: Helen Fielding
Website: www.whartonprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

THE LINK EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wharton Primary School?: Wharton Primary School is an academy converter in Salford, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Wharton Primary School have?: Wharton Primary School has 371 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Wharton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 62% of pupils at Wharton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Wharton Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Wharton Primary School is part of THE LINK EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Wharton Primary School?: Wharton Primary School is located at Rothwell Lane, Salford, Salford, M38 9XA.

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