The short version
Average GCSE results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.7
0.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
40%
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
77%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
15%
Based on 178 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 95 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 922
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 55.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Claire Coy
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Hilton Lane, Little Hulton, Worsley, Manchester, M28 0SY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Andrew's Methodist Primary School
Primary · 479m away
Hilton Lane Primary School
Primary · 554m away
St Edmund's RC Primary School
Primary · 562m away
Bridgewater Primary School
Primary · 802m away
James Brindley Community Primary School
Primary · 910m away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Peel Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ash Field School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Lowry Academy a selective school?
No. The Lowry Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Lowry Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Lowry Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Lowry Academy?
The Lowry Academy currently has 922 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Lowry Academy take?
The Lowry Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Lowry Academy?
The Lowry Academy is in Manchester, M28 0SY, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Lowry Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Lowry Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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