Salford City Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 46.1 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 46.1
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 62%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.13
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.10, 0.36]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 175 | 46.1 | — | 62.3% | 41.1% | 4.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 167 | 44.7 | +0.13 | 65.9% | 49.7% | 4.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 173 | 45.4 | +0.01 | 56.0% | 47.0% | 4.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 128 | 48.1 | +0.30 | 64.0% | 55.0% | 4.3 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Salford for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 135071 |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Head Teacher Melanie Haselden |
| Trust | UNITED LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | M30 7PQ |
| Latest pupils | 175 |
| FSM eligible | 43.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Northfleet Road, Peel Green, Eccles, Manchester, M30 7PQ
http://www.salfordcity-academy.org/View local authority page1617895359| DfE number | 6905 |
| UKPRN | 10018243 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2005 |
| GIAS updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |