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Buile Hill Academy

Salford, M6 8RDSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Progress 8
-1.10
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,052
of 3,141 nationally

About Buile Hill Academy

Just over a third of parents who responded to the official survey would recommend Buile Hill Academy to another family, a figure that sits below the national average for secondary schools. The school is oversubscribed, with more applications than places available, which suggests that despite mixed feedback, it remains a popular choice for families in Salford. Headteacher James Haslam leads a mixed, non-denominational secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16, with 901 students on roll. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection rated it as Requires Improvement, a rating that parents will want to weigh carefully. The school does not have a sixth form, so all pupils move on elsewhere after Year 11. Buile Hill is a state-funded academy, meaning it operates with some independence from the local authority but follows the national curriculum.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEccles Old Road, Salford, Salford, M6 8RD
HeadteacherJames Haslam
Local AuthoritySalford
Number of Pupils901

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Facilities

13
Swimming PoolICT SuiteSports HallSixth Form CentreGymnasiumTheatreArt StudiosDining HallPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsScience LabsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

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Sports

RoundersCross CountryAthleticsSwimmingBadmintonCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChoirArt ClubFilm ClubDuke of EdinburghDramaBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buile Hill Academy

Buile Hill Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.