The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.14
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Parks (Principal)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2024 | Full Inspection
Short inspection: Good
December 2019 | Short Inspection
Short inspection: Good
November 2015 | Short Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
June 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
March 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Inspection
March 2004 | Inspection
Location
Dronfield Road, Salford, M6 7FR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBuile Hill Academy
Secondary · Very close
All Hallows RC High School
Secondary · 840m away
Holy Family VA RC Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Willow Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Light Oaks Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Light Oaks Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
King of Kings
Independent · 1.2km away
St George's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Salford City College's Ofsted rating?
Salford City College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Salford City College take?
Salford City College caters for pupils aged 16 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Salford City College?
Salford City College is in Salford, M6 7FR, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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