Salford City Academy
Academy sponsor led
Manchester, M30 7PQ
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 49% in England
4 of 14 in Salford
Pupils
876
First preferences per place
0.99
2026/27
Absence
10.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | 44.7 | 46.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46% | 46% | 42% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.8 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 52% | 46% | 42% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.01 | 0.13 | — |
67% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Patrick's RC High School · 0.6 mi · Report card · Top 27% in England
- Flixton Girls School · 2.0 mi · Good · Top 39% in England
- Urmston Grammar Academy · 2.1 mi · Good · Top 3% in England
- Ellesmere Park High School · 2.1 mi · Good · Bottom 37% in England
- Wellacre Technology Academy · 2.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 45% in England
- Moorside High School · 2.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 31% in England
Best secondary schools in Eccles (Salford) · Best secondary schools in Greater Manchester
The neighbourhood
Salford City Academy is in Peel Green (typical home £205,000).
What is Salford City Academy's Ofsted rating?
Salford City Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Salford City Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Salford City Academy is in the bottom 49% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.