The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.9 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.9
0.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
13%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 29 days per year on average — over a month of school.
42% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
10% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 901
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 45.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Haslam
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
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
Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8RD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSalford City College
16 plus · Very close
All Hallows RC High School
Secondary · 853m away
Holy Family VA RC Primary School
Primary · 928m away
Willow Tree Primary School
Primary · 979m away
King of Kings
Independent · 1.1km away
Light Oaks Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Light Oaks Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
St George's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Buile Hill Academy?
Buile Hill Academy currently has 901 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Buile Hill Academy take?
Buile Hill Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Buile Hill Academy?
Buile Hill Academy is in Salford, M6 8RD, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Buile Hill Academy have a sixth form?
No, Buile Hill Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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