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Salford City College
Dronfield Road, Salford, M6 7FR, Salford
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With over half of students progressing to university, this institution offers a solid pathway for those looking to further their education. However, only 8% of students gain admission to top-third universities, which may be a consideration for parents aiming for highly competitive programs. Limited published data on overall student performance makes it challenging to assess the full academic strengths of the college.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 53% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 1457 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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53.49483, -2.30367 · M6 7FR
School details
Local authoritySalford
RegionNorth West
URN130509
School typeFurther education
Websitewww.salfordcc.ac.uk
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What is Salford City College rated by Ofsted?
Salford City College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Salford City College a good school?
Salford City College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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