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The Lowry Academy

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

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

44.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

44.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2340.546.4
2023/2441.346.4
2024/2544.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.650.00
2023/24-0.370.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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