Salford City Academy
About Salford City Academy
Salford City Academy sits within Salford local authority, one of 17 secondary schools in the area. Among its local peers, it ranks behind Beis Yaakov High School and All Hallows RC High School, though the gap in ranking scores is notable. The school is a mixed, state-funded secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with a Christian religious character. Headteacher Melanie Haselden leads a roll of 891 pupils. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good, which is a solid position given that no secondary school in the local authority currently holds an Outstanding rating. The school’s facilities include a sports hall, science labs, an ICT suite, playing fields, astro turf, art studios and a chapel, offering a broad physical and creative infrastructure for its students.
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Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
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