The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 27.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Orthodox Jewish school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
27.0
16.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
17.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
29% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–17
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Orthodox Jewish
Numbers
- Pupils
- 246
- Capacity
- 98%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Rabbi Dovi Roberts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
16 official reports linked on this page, including 15 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
May 2025 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2024 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
October 2021 | Inspection
Additional inspection
July 2021 | Inspection
Additional inspection
November 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
September 2017 | Inspection
Additional inspection
January 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
January 2014 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
June 2013 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
February 2013 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
January 2011 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
November 2010 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
March 2010 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Inspection
Location
458 Bury New Road, Salford, M7 4LJ
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is Etz Chaim Boys School a selective school?
No. Etz Chaim Boys School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Etz Chaim Boys School's Ofsted rating?
Etz Chaim Boys School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2026. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Etz Chaim Boys School?
Etz Chaim Boys School currently has 246 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Etz Chaim Boys School take?
Etz Chaim Boys School caters for pupils aged 11 to 17.
Where is Etz Chaim Boys School?
Etz Chaim Boys School is in M7 4LJ, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Etz Chaim Boys School have a sixth form?
Yes, Etz Chaim Boys School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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