Buile Hill Academy
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Capacity
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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.
Academically, the school’s performance is significantly below both the local and national averages. Its Progress 8 score of -1.1 is well below average, meaning pupils achieved nearly one whole grade less per subject than peers with similar starting points. This places Buile Hill 15th out of 15 secondary schools in Salford, and in the bottom 5% nationally. The Attainment 8 score stands at 31.7, compared with a typical score of around 50 nationally. Only 35.8% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and just 16.4% achieved a grade 5 or above. The English Baccalaureate entry rate is low at 13.2%, and the average EBacc APS is 2.67. The local authority average Progress 8 score is -0.22, so Buile Hill’s results are notably weaker than the typical Salford school.
The school does offer a strong range of facilities, including a swimming pool, theatre, art studios, music rooms, science labs, and a library, alongside a sports programme that covers rounders, cross country, athletics, swimming, badminton, and cricket. Clubs include gardening, choir, art, film, drama, book club, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. For families considering Buile Hill, the key question is whether the school’s improving trajectory and facilities outweigh the current academic outcomes and Ofsted rating. The school is oversubscribed, so applying early is essential. Parents of children with SEND or those who need additional support should contact the school directly to discuss provision, as no specific SEND data is published here. This is a school that may suit families who prioritise extracurricular breadth and local convenience over top-tier exam results.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Eccles Old Road, Salford, Salford, M6 8RD |
| Headteacher | James Haslam |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 901 |
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-1.10)
3052nd of 3,141
Nationally
424th of 445
In North West
15th of 15
In Salford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Attendance & Behaviour
2023/2475% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
14
Total schools
11
Oversubscribed
11
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Buile Hill Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications
School Open Days Calendar 2026/27
When open days happen and what to look for
Contact Information
Eccles Old Road, Salford
Salford, M6 8RD
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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