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Salford City Academy

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Salford City Academy

Northfleet Road, Peel Green, Manchester, M30 7PQ

Academy sponsor led
Christian
Pupils
891
Ages
11-16
FSM
43.9%
Attainment 8
46.0
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2015

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.9%
Basics 9-5
40.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
41.1%
EBacc APS
4.07
EBacc 9-5
19.4%
EBacc 9-4
29.1%
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About Salford City Academy

Salford City Academy is a secondary school in Manchester, Salford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.0. The school has around 891 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Northfleet Road, Manchester, M30 7PQ | More schools in Salford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Salford City Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Sept 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Salford City Academy

What is Salford City Academy's Ofsted rating?
Salford City Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What are Salford City Academy's latest exam results?
Salford City Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Salford City Academy located?
Salford City Academy is a secondary school in Manchester, Salford (M30 7PQ).
How many pupils attend Salford City Academy?
Salford City Academy has around 891 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Salford City Academy with other schools?
View Salford City Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Salford.