The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 50.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Claire Woolley
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Northumberland Street, Higher Broughton, Salford, Greater Manchester, M7 4RP
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Brentnall Academy?
Brentnall Academy currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brentnall Academy take?
Brentnall Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brentnall Academy?
Brentnall Academy is in Salford, M7 4RP, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brentnall Academy have a sixth form?
No, Brentnall Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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