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Arbour Academy

Canterbury Gardens, 640 Eccles New Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 5AG

A Inadequate-rated special school in Salford, Greater Manchester.

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Pupils

Ages

11-16

FSM

73.1%

Capacity

Ofsted

Inadequate

Jun 2024

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About Arbour Academy

Arbour Academy is a secondary school in Salford, Greater Manchester, Salford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 10 responses), 90% of parents would recommend this school. The school has around 26 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Canterbury Gardens, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 5AG | More schools in Salford

Ofsted inspection history

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

Oct 2019 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Jun 2024 — Inadequate
Oct 2019 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (predecessor: The Canterbury Centre)
Jan 2016 — Good (predecessor: The Canterbury Centre)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Arbour Academy

What is Arbour Academy's Ofsted rating?

Arbour Academy received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about Arbour Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 10 responses): 90% of parents would recommend Arbour Academy.

Where is Arbour Academy located?

Arbour Academy is a secondary school in Salford, Greater Manchester, Salford (M5 5AG).

How many pupils attend Arbour Academy?

Arbour Academy has around 26 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Arbour Academy with other schools?

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