All Hallows RC High School

About All Hallows RC High School

All Hallows RC High School in Salford is a Good school, according to its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, and the data backs that up with some strong academic results. The most telling metric is its Progress 8 score of 0.25, which is rated as 'Above average' nationally. This means that, on average, pupils at this mixed 11-16 Roman Catholic secondary school achieve nearly a third of a grade more per subject than pupils in similar schools across the country. To put that in context, the average Progress 8 score for all secondary schools in Salford is -0.22, so All Hallows is performing significantly better than the local authority norm. This positive progress is consistent across most subject areas, with a particularly strong Progress 8 score of 0.41 for the EBacc subjects and 0.3 for maths. The school's Attainment 8 score sits at 50.1, and over two-thirds of pupils (67.5%) achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths.

Digging deeper into the exam results, the school's overall effectiveness has clearly improved since its previous graded inspection in 2013, when it was rated as 'Requires Improvement'. The leadership and management are now also rated Good, which aligns with the positive academic trajectory. In the 2023/24 results, 27.8% of pupils entered for and achieved the English Baccalaureate, and 39.7% entered the EBacc suite of subjects. The school ranks 2nd out of 15 secondary schools in Salford on Progress 8, placing it in the top 14% of schools locally. Nationally, it sits in the top 30% of all schools on the same measure. While the Progress 8 score for English is slightly negative at -0.03, this is a very minor dip and is more than compensated for by the strong performance in maths and the EBacc. The school does not have a sixth form, so all pupils leave at 16.

All Hallows is a popular school and is oversubscribed, with 470 applications for 151 places in the 2025/26 admissions round and a first preference offer rate of 137. This gives an oversubscription ratio of 3.11, so it is a school that families in Salford actively seek out. The school has a strong Roman Catholic character and a range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, theatre, and chapel. It offers a wide variety of sports from rowing to martial arts, and clubs such as Young Enterprise and Model UN. For families with children who have additional needs, the school has a resourced provision and supports a broad spectrum of SEND, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities. With 38.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, it serves a diverse community and appears to be a strong choice for families who want a school that adds clear academic value.

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