Best primary schools in Walkden (2026)
Walkden has 8 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is James Brindley Community Primary School, in the top 9% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 70%, against 62% for England. 1 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 9% in England |
James Brindley Community Primary School Walkden |
82% | 82% | 11% | No rating | |
2 Top 11% in England |
Christ The King RC Primary School Walkden · Roman Catholic |
81% | 89% | 15% | No rating | |
3 Top 22% in England |
St Paul's CofE Primary School Walkden · Church of England |
74% | 76% | 11% | Not judged | |
4 Top 27% in England |
St Paul's CofE Primary School Walkden · Church of England |
72% | 56% | 7% | Good | |
5 Top 29% in England |
Ellenbrook Community Primary School Walkden |
71% | 73% | 10% | Good | |
6 Top 46% in England |
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common Walkden · Church of England |
62% | 58% | 4% | No rating | |
7 Top 50% in England |
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Walkden · Roman Catholic |
65% | 73% | 3% | No rating | |
8 Bottom 31% in England |
Mesne Lea Primary School Walkden |
54% | 56% | 13% | Report card |
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What is the best primary school in Walkden?
On exam results over the last three years, James Brindley Community Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Walkden, in the top 9% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.