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Salford City College

Salford, M6 7FRSecondaryAges 16–99MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
Progress 8
+0.13
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
160 1st-choice / 175 places
Ranking
#1,245
of 3,141 nationally

About Salford City College

Salford City College’s Progress 8 score of 0.13 places it well above the Salford local authority average of -0.22 for secondary schools, a gap of 0.35 that marks it out as a significantly stronger performer than most of its neighbours. This positive score means pupils here typically achieve nearly a third of a grade more per subject than the national average, while the LA average suggests students elsewhere in Salford are falling behind. The school ranks third out of 17 secondary schools in the borough, placing it in the top 20 per cent locally, and sits in the 129th spot out of 445 schools in the North West region. Given that Salford has no secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted, a Good rating with this kind of academic momentum is a notable achievement.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range16 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDronfield Road, Salford, Salford, M6 7FR
HeadteacherRebecca Parks
Local AuthoritySalford
Free School Meals (FSM)43.9%
School Capacity750

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (16 Feb 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Dining HallScience LabsTheatrePlaying FieldsTennis CourtsICT SuiteSixth Form CentreAstro TurfMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

NetballMartial ArtsCross CountryBadmintonCricketRoundersTennis

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubArt ClubNewspaperCodingYoung EnterpriseFilm ClubDebateDuke of EdinburghModel United NationsDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Salford City College

Salford City College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.