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The Lowry Academy

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The Lowry Academy

Hilton Lane, Little Hulton, Worsley, Manchester, M28 0SY

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
922
Ages
11-16
FSM
55.3%
Attainment 8
44.6
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.0%
Basics 9-5
44.2%

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
40.1%
EBacc APS
4.03
EBacc 9-5
18.6%
EBacc 9-4
26.7%
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About The Lowry Academy

The Lowry Academy is a secondary school in Manchester, Salford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.6. The school has around 922 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hilton Lane, Manchester, M28 0SY | More schools in Salford

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2024 — Good
  2. Nov 2019 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Harrop Fold School)
  3. Oct 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: Harrop Fold School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Lowry Academy

What is The Lowry Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Lowry Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are The Lowry Academy's latest exam results?
The Lowry Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Lowry Academy located?
The Lowry Academy is a secondary school in Manchester, Salford (M28 0SY).
How many pupils attend The Lowry Academy?
The Lowry Academy has around 922 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Lowry Academy with other schools?
View The Lowry 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.