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Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthoritySalford
AddressHilton Lane, M28 0SY
School Websitehttps://www.lowryacademy.org.uk
Telephone1615295200
URN148393

School Census

Total 970
Girls/Boys 511/459
Girls/Boys Ratio 52.7%/47.3%
% pupils where English not first language 17.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 552
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 13.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
07/02/2024 Good
31/10/2018 Inadequate
25/09/2013 Good
Inspection Date 07/02/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 31/10/2018
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate
Inspection Date 25/09/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
07 February 2024School inspection: GoodView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 41.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 30.20%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 48.60%
Entering EBacc 30.20%
EBacc average point score 3.59
Progress 8 -0.36
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 40.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 36%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 51%
Entering EBacc 26%
EBacc average point score 3.36
Progress 8 -0.65
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 34.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 26%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 40%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 2.87
Progress 8 -1.38

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications155
As first preference77
As second preference54
As third preference19
Total Offers Made178
first preference offers77
second preference offers9
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications184
As first preference130
As second preference34
As third preference13
Total Offers Made171
first preference offers129
second preference offers5
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications189
As first preference132
As second preference31
As third preference25
Total Offers Made176
first preference offers132
second preference offers10
third preference offers4

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
30%
agree
46%
disagree
16%
strongly disagree
7%
don't know
1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
28%
agree
53%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
7%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
27%
agree
51%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
7%
don't know
6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
12%
agree
10%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
7%
don't know
2%
not applicable
61%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
36%
agree
39%
disagree
11%
strongly disagree
10%
don't know
5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
46%
agree
20%
disagree
13%
strongly disagree
10%
don't know
1%
not applicable
10%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
48%
no
52%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
40%
agree
20%
disagree
18%
strongly disagree
15%
dont know 8%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
36%
agree
51%
disagree
1%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
6%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
28%
agree
47%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
10%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
31%
agree
42%
disagree
17%
strongly disagree
7%
don't know
2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
37%
agree
54%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
5%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
47%
agree
43%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
5%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
29%
agree
43%
disagree
13%
strongly disagree
5%
don't know
10%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
73%
no
27%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
64.1%
african ethnic origin
9.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
6.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
5.7%
any other white background ethnic origin
5.6%
any other black background ethnic origin
1.6%
pakistani ethnic origin
1.4%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin
1.1%
white and asian ethnic origin
1%
chinese ethnic origin
0.9%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
70.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
6.2%
any other white background ethnic origin
5.6%
african ethnic origin
5.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
4.8%
any other black background ethnic origin
1.8%
pakistani ethnic origin
1.4%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.3%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.7%

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(0.16 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

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Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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