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Salford City Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Salford City Academy
- Secondary
- Salford M30 7PQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students are making better progress; particularly strong for those with special needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students鈥� behaviour and attitudes to learning are good.
Qualifications and Training: Staff receive appropriate professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Staff not all familiar with new systems used for tracking and recording assessments.
Strengths and Challenges: The quality of teaching has rapidly improved, but excellent practice is not shared across the academy.
Opportunities for Involvement: Communication with parents regarding students鈥� progress has been sharpened.
Communication: Engagement between parents and teachers during organized meetings is blossoming.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents believe behaviour is managed well across the academy.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The Principal takes decisive action when teachers do not meet high standards.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The Principal drives strong and decisive action to address areas for improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The academy provides well-structured care and support and is exemplary in keeping students safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Robust and meticulous procedures ensure students鈥� safety and well-being at all times.
Extracurricular Offerings: Visits to Chester Zoo and local theatres enhance social development.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The academy makes appropriate use of alternative provision within and beyond the building.
Career Counselling Services: The academy provides its students with good careers guidance and advice.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The sixth form tailors curriculum to suit students鈥� needs and abilities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Progress is strong for students with special educational needs.
Subjects Offered: Modern foreign languages, English, mathematics, religious studies, vocational subjects, further mathematics are offered.
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About Us
Salford City Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Christian school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 913 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | - | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 46% | 98% | 33% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 22.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 34% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 13.38% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 5.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 7.66% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 2.2 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 130 | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 79.75% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 52.19% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 2.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 13.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.13% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 5.31% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 27.21% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 40.52% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 55% | 15.41% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 6.66% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 9.86% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.31 | 2.53 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 89.25% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 93 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 83.88% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 55.31% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 2% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 11.81% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.81% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.94% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% 9 | 22.73% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 4 | 35.96% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 20.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 6.96% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 11.08% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.64 | 2.24 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 92.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 101 | 105 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 69% | 81.82% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 52.55% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 9.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.09% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.73% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 6.55% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% 1 | 24.52% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 4 | 37.04% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 2% | 16.48% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.87% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.04% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.99 | 2.26 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 82% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 95 | 104 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 72.1% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 4% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 8.9% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.8% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.8% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 21% | 24.38% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 37.25% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 19.63% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 10.19% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 11.56% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 86.63% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 109 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 63.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 60.75% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 2.75% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 10.75% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 17% | 7.5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 5% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Salford City Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
