The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (129% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 23 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
- 226
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 65.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Eldridge (Principal Designate)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Earlesdon Crescent, Little Hulton, Salford, Greater Manchester, M38 9HF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's Peel CofE Primary School
Primary · 515m away
Bridgewater Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Wharton Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St James's Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Peel Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Edmund's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Andrew's Methodist Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hilton Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dukesgate Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dukesgate Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dukesgate Academy?
Dukesgate Academy currently has 226 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dukesgate Academy take?
Dukesgate Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dukesgate Academy?
Dukesgate Academy is in Salford, M38 9HF, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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