Ordsall West (E02006961) is part of Salford local authority (view on map). Ordsall West has an approximate population of 7,300 people, of which 16% are children 15 years old and under. It is classified as "urban: nearer to a major town or city".
Ordsall West neighbours Weaste & Seedley, Langworthy Buile Hill, Pendleton, Old Trafford, Trafford Park East & Sevenways, University, Crescent & Adelphi Street, Ordsall East, and Salford Quays.
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Ordsall West is the 23rd least deprived area in Salford (out of 34) with 63% of children living in low-income families, compared to 50% across Salford and 38% nationally.
Information acquired from the school census.
In Ordsall West, 54% of state-funded pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared to 37% in Salford and 27% nationally.
| % in Ordsall West | % in Salford | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals | 54% | 37% | 27% |
| Not eligible for free school meals | 46% | 63% | 73% |
In Ordsall West, 27% of pupils in state-funded settings have special educational needs (SEN), compared to 23% in Salford, and 19% nationally.
This includes the number of pupils with an education, health and care (EHC) plan and the number of pupils with SEN support.
| % in Ordsall West | % in Salford | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No special educational needs | 73% | 77% | 81% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 21% | 17% | 14% |
| With an education, health, and care plan (EHCP) | 6% | 6% | 5% |
In Ordsall West, 49% of pupils are from a minority ethnic background, compared to 33% in Salford, and 33% nationally.
Percentages may not sum to 100%, due to small values being suppressed.
| % in Ordsall West | % in Salford | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48% | 67% | 67% |
| Asian | 8% | 6% | 14% |
| Black | 20% | 10% | 7% |
| Mixed | 15% | 10% | 7% |
| Other | 7% | 5% | 3% |
| Not known | 2% | 2% | 2% |
The percentage of pupils in Ordsall West with English as an additional language is 39%, compared with 23% in Salford, and 22% nationally.
Numbers may not sum to 100%, due to a small number of pupils with an unclassified language.
| % in Ordsall West | % in Salford | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known or believed to be other than English | 39% | 23% | 22% |
| Known or believed to be English | 61% | 77% | 78% |
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Ordsall West has 5 registered childcare providers.
| Type | Number in Ordsall West |
|---|---|
| All childcare providers | 5 |
| Childminders | 2 |
| Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care | 3 |
There have been no inspections of childcare providers in Ordsall West since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
Ordsall West has 4 state-funded schools.
| Type | Number in Ordsall West |
|---|---|
| All state-funded schools | 4 |
| Nursery schools | 0 |
| Primary and all-through schools | 2 |
| Secondary and all-through schools | 2 |
| Special schools | 0 |
| Registered alternative provision | 0 |
In Ordsall West, there have been 2 full inspections of schools since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
Under the renewed education inspection framework, schools are evaluated on the following areas:
The evaluation scale for each evaluation area, other than safeguarding, is:
Achievement: 2 were graded 'needs attention' (of 2).
Attendance and behaviour: 1 was graded 'expected standard', and 1 was graded 'needs attention' (of 2).
Curriculum and teaching: 2 were graded 'needs attention' (of 2).
Early years: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
Inclusion: 2 were graded 'expected standard' (of 2).
Leadership and governance: 2 were graded 'needs attention' (of 2).
Personal development and wellbeing: 1 was graded 'expected standard', and 1 was graded 'needs attention' (of 2).
Post-16 provision: There have been no inspections of Post-16 provision in Ordsall West so no outcomes are available for this area.
The tables below show the outcomes of inspections of state-funded schools in Ordsall West. The tables are split by provider type, and show the number of inspections that have taken place for each area, and the outcomes of those inspections.
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Early years | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Early years | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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