The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.1
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
80%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
14%
Based on 173 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 18 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 891
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 43.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Melanie Haselden (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Northfleet Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 7PQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Gilbert's RC Primary School
Primary · 962m away
St Patrick's RC High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Beech Street Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Godfrey Ermen Memorial CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Woodlands
Independent · 1.5km away
New Park Academy
Academy · 1.6km away
Westwood Park Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
New Park School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Salford City Academy a selective school?
No. Salford City Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Salford City Academy's Ofsted rating?
Salford City Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Salford City Academy?
Salford City Academy currently has 891 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Salford City Academy take?
Salford City Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Salford City Academy?
Salford City Academy is in Manchester, M30 7PQ, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Salford City Academy have a sixth form?
No, Salford City Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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