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Star Salford Academy

Salford, M28 0BBSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Not rated
Progress 8
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
98 1st-choice / 109 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Star Salford Academy

Star Salford Academy has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection, a solid starting point for a school that serves a notably high-needs community. With 60.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school’s academic story is best told through its Progress 8 score, which measures how much pupils improve from primary school to GCSEs. The school’s Progress 8 score sits at -0.22, which is exactly in line with the Salford local authority average for secondary schools. This means that, on average, pupils at Star Salford Academy make the same progress as their peers across the borough, despite the school facing higher-than-average levels of disadvantage. The school does not have a sixth form, so its focus is firmly on getting students through to Year 11 with strong GCSE outcomes.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address124 Longshaw Drive, Worsley, Salford, M28 0BB
HeadteacherLaura McBride
Local AuthoritySalford
Number of Pupils276
Free School Meals (FSM)60.1%
School Capacity276 / 750 (37% full)

Facilities

11
TheatreSwimming PoolSixth Form CentreGymnasiumSports HallDining HallTennis CourtsScience LabsMusic RoomsArt StudiosLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

SwimmingNetballGymnasticsMartial ArtsRowingRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaDuke of EdinburghScience ClubChoirArt ClubFilm ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Star Salford Academy

Star Salford Academy received 98 first-choice applications for 109 available places. The school is not currently oversubscribed, so most applicants who list it as a first choice are likely to be offered a place.