Star Salford Academy
N/A
Ofsted Rating
37%
Capacity
276
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Star Salford Academy
Star Salford Academy is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Salford community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16. The school has 276 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (37% of 750 places).
the school is led by headteacher Laura McBride, it falls under Salford local authority.
Star Salford Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 187 applications for 109 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 98 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Star Salford Academy include Theatre, Swimming Pool, Sixth Form Centre, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Tennis Courts, Science Labs, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Library.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Gymnastics, Martial Arts and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, DofE, Science Club and 4 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 60.1%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Salford, Star Salford Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | 124 Longshaw Drive, Worsley, Salford, M28 0BB |
| Headteacher | Laura McBride |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 276 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 60.1% |
| School Capacity | 276 / 750 (37% full) |
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed109
187
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
98 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
124 Longshaw Drive, Worsley
Salford, M28 0BB
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