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Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
King William Street, Salford, Manchester, M50 3UQ, Salford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.7 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,013
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 85% nationally. However, only 49% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which indicates room for improvement in foundational subjects. The school has a relatively low LocaleIQ score of 21.7, suggesting it faces some challenges in its local context.
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Last inspected: 8 June 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.7 | Bottom 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 49% | Bottom 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 27% | Bottom 11% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 46% | Bottom 35% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 16% | Bottom 35% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.6%
Black African14.7%
Other9.1%
Mixed Other8.6%
White Other8.1%
Black Other4.2%
Asian Chinese3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.47521, -2.28348 · M50 3UQ
School details
Local authoritySalford
RegionNorth West
URN135661
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Oasis Academy MediaCityUK rated by Ofsted?
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 June 2016.
Is Oasis Academy MediaCityUK a good school?
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK scores 21.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Oasis Academy MediaCityUK in GCSEs?
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.7. 49% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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