The short version
Secondary. 37% capacity.
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 60% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 276
- Capacity
- 37%
- FSM
- 60.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Head
- Miss Laura McBride
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.
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Location
124 Longshaw Drive, Worsley, Greater Manchester, M28 0BB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Star Salford Academy a selective school?
No. Star Salford Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Star Salford Academy?
Star Salford Academy currently has 276 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Star Salford Academy take?
Star Salford Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Star Salford Academy?
Star Salford Academy is in Worsley, M28 0BB, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Star Salford Academy have a sixth form?
No, Star Salford Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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