Dukesgate Academy
About Dukesgate Academy
Dukesgate Academy sits in the middle of the pack for primary schools in Salford, with 62% of its pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2 — almost exactly in line with the local authority average of 61%. That places it 28th out of 75 primary schools in the borough, a solidly mid-table position. What stands out more sharply is the school's performance at the higher end: only 3% of pupils achieved the higher standard in all three subjects, well below what you might expect from a school with otherwise decent expected scores. In maths, 21% hit the higher mark, and in reading 28% did, but writing's higher score was just 17%. So the school is reliably getting most children to the expected level, but it's not pushing a large cohort into the top tier.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jun 2024Latest monitoring visit (13 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: dukesgateacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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