The Lowry Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Salford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Lowry Academy.

Manchester, M280SY Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.37
English & Maths grade 4+ %
50.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 52.5%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 February 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hilton Lane
Little Hulton, Worsley
Manchester, M280SY
Phone
1615295200
Website
lowryacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148393
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Hilton Lane, Little Hulton, Worsley, Manchester, M28 0SY
Website
https://www.lowryacademy.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
881
Free School Meals
58.5% (515 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
41.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.1
English Attainment 8:
8.8
Maths Attainment 8:
8.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.1
Ebacc English:
93.9%
Ebacc Entry:
14.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
88.3%
Ebacc Languages:
33.5%
Ebacc Maths:
98.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.37
Progress 8 Range:
-0.58 to -0.15

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
147
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
881 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Aspiration Respect Resilience Confidence Creativity

The Lowry Academy is a multicultural, multi-faith community with its ethos rooted in Christian roots; the school is described as fully inclusive of students of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

Principal Claire Coy welcomes visitors and emphasises high standards, progress for every student, and a multicultural, respectful community; the school aims to bring out the best in everyone.

Facilities

Excellent facilities and resources

Curriculum Highlights

Grammar Stream ASPIRE Programme Reading & Literacy

SEND Provision

SEND provision led by SENCO Mrs J Travis; SEND Information Report available.

Admissions Criteria

The academy will consider all applications and will refer to its Admissions Criteria when offering places. Admissions Policy documents for 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 are published; applications are coordinated via Salford City Council; Year 7 Transition and visiting arrangements (Open Evenings / School Tours) are available.

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