The Lowry Academy

Details

Age Range	11-16 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Academy sponsor led
Religious Character	Does not apply
Local Authority	Salford
Address	Hilton Lane, M28 0SY
School Website	https://www.lowryacademy.org.uk
Telephone	1615295200
URN	148393

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 Date	Ofsted 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 Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
07 February 2024	School inspection: Good	View

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
Type	Score
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
Type	Score
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
Type	Score
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 Applications	155
As first preference	77
As second preference	54
As third preference	19

Total Offers Made	178
first preference offers	77
second preference offers	9
third preference offers	1

first preference v offers	1.01%
Total Applications	184
As first preference	130
As second preference	34
As third preference	13

Total Offers Made	171
first preference offers	129
second preference offers	5
third preference offers	2

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	189
As first preference	132
As second preference	31
As third preference	25

Total Offers Made	176
first preference offers	132
second preference offers	10
third preference offers	4

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%