Wharton Primary School
Rothwell Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester, M38 9XA
Summary
- School name
- Wharton Primary School
- Address
- Rothwell Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester, M38 9XA
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Size
- 378 pupils enrolled
- Website address
- http://www.whartonprimary.co.uk (opens in new tab)
About Wharton Primary School
Wharton Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive and ambitious primary school serving the Little Hulton community in Salford. Educating children aged 3–11, the school currently serves approximately 371 pupils and operates from a modern site with capacity for around 460 pupils, providing both stability and potential for future growth.
As part of the The LINK Education Trust, Wharton benefits from the support, collaboration and professional development opportunities that come with being part of a successful and growing family of schools. Across the Trust, all schools are judged Good or Outstanding, creating a culture of shared expertise, high expectations and continuous improvement.
Wharton serves a richly diverse community and is proud of its inclusive ethos. The school reflects modern Salford, with pupils coming from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Around a quarter of pupils speak English as an additional language, creating a culturally rich learning environment that celebrates diversity and promotes belonging.
The school's motto, Work Hard, Persevere, Succeed, encapsulates its commitment to developing resilient, confident learners who are equipped to thrive both academically and personally. The school places equal importance on academic achievement, personal development, wellbeing and character.
Wharton has demonstrated resilience and improvement over time. Following a period of challenge, the school secured a Good judgement from Ofsted, recognising improvements in leadership, teaching and outcomes. This provides a strong platform from which a new Headteacher can shape the next chapter of the school's development.
The school's recent conversion to academy status as a founder school of The LINK Education Trust (Jan 2024) marks the beginning of an exciting new phase. This presents a unique opportunity for an incoming leader to help define the school's future while benefiting from trust-wide support and collaboration.
Wharton offers prospective leaders:
- A committed and experienced staff team dedicated to securing the best outcomes for children.
- Strong relationships with families and the wider Little Hulton community.
- A well-established nursery provision creating a strong foundation for children's educational journey.
- A broad and inclusive curriculum designed to meet the academic, social, emotional and physical needs of every child.
- The backing of an ambitious and supportive Trust with a strong track record of school improvement.
- A sizeable school population that allows for leadership development and curriculum innovation.
- Capacity for future growth and increased community engagement.
Wharton is seeking a Headteacher who can combine strategic leadership with a genuine commitment to community. This is an opportunity to lead a large primary school with a strong identity, dedicated staff and supportive Trust partners.
The successful candidate will inherit a school with:
- 371 pupils across Nursery to Year 6.
- A good reputation within the local community.
- Strong Trust support and collaboration.
- An established culture of inclusion and care.
- The potential to raise aspirations and outcomes further.
- The chance to shape the next phase of the school's journey.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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Rothwell Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester, M38 9XA
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