Salford City Academy

About Salford City Academy

Salford City Academy is a happy school with an aspirational culture that encourages everyone – students and staff alike to achieve their best. We offer a range of support for Parents and Carers and have a STEM Pioneer Programme.

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Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

52.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

44.7

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.13

Progress 8

Above average

45.5%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

71.3%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

49.7% entered EBacc

34.7% achieved EBacc

167 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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David J Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 20, 2023

5.0

"Outstanding experience for our child"

We have been thoroughly impressed with Salford City Academy. The school's commitment to providing a broad and balanced curriculum, combined with the excellent teaching staff, has given our child the confidence to excel in all areas. The school's focus on British Values and SMSC has also been outstanding, and we feel our child is developing into a well-rounded individual.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily B Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 10, 2022

5.0

"Excellent facilities and supportive staff"

My daughter has been thriving at Salford City Academy, thanks to the excellent facilities and supportive staff. The STEM Pioneer Programme has given her a new passion for coding and the club on offer has really helped her develop her interests. The school's values of excellence, opportunity and belonging are truly reflected in the way the teachers and students interact.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah T Unconfirmed

Parent Nov 15, 2021

4.0

"Mixed feelings about our time at SCA"

We had a mixed experience at Salford City Academy. On the one hand, the school's facilities are excellent and the Pioneer Programme was a great initiative that gave our child a head start in her future career. However, we felt that the communication between teachers and parents could be improved, and there were some issues with the pastoral care system. Overall, it was an okay experience, but not outstanding.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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