The Lowry Academy
Academy sponsor led
Manchester, M28 0SY
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 31% in England
10 of 14 in Salford
Pupils
884
First preferences per place
0.86
2026/27
Absence
10.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.5 | 41.3 | 44.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36% | 30% | 44% | |
| Average English grade | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.5 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 40% | 33% | 43% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.65 | -0.37 | — |
62% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Star Salford Academy · 0.4 mi · No rating
- Co-op Academy Walkden · 1.3 mi · Good · Bottom 41% in England
- Kearsley Academy · 1.5 mi · Good · Top 27% in England
- St James's Church of England High School · 1.5 mi · Good · Top 30% in England
- Harper Green School · 1.9 mi · Good · Bottom 29% in England
- Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy · 2.3 mi · Requires improvement
The neighbourhood
The Lowry Academy is in Little Hulton South (typical home £200,000).
What is The Lowry Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Lowry Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Lowry Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Lowry Academy is in the bottom 31% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.