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The Lowry Academy

Salford, M28 0SYSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
Progress 8
-0.37
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
147 1st-choice / 163 places
Ranking
#2,389
of 3,141 nationally

About The Lowry Academy

The Lowry Academy in Salford is a mixed 11-16 secondary school that is currently running below its capacity, with 922 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 1,200. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 55.3 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average. Demand for places is strong, however. For the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 271 applications for 163 total places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.66 applicants per place. Of those applications, 147 were first-preference choices, and 145 first-preference offers were made, indicating that most families who put the school first were successful. The school does not have a sixth form or nursery provision, and its religious character is listed as not applicable.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHilton Lane, Manchester, Salford, M28 0SY
HeadteacherClaire Coy
Local AuthoritySalford
Number of Pupils922
Free School Meals (FSM)55.3%
School Capacity922 / 1,200 (77% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryDining HallSixth Form CentreAstro TurfSwimming PoolArt StudiosPlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

Cross CountryGymnasticsSwimmingHockeyCricketRugbyRowingRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubChoirModel United NationsGardeningYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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