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The Lowry Academy
Hilton Lane, Little Hulton, Worsley, Manchester, M28 0SY, Salford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.0 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
922
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.7, placing it in the top 56% of schools nationally. Additionally, 62% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating a strong foundation in these key subjects. However, only 40% of pupils enter the EBacc, which may reflect a more limited focus on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 44.7 | Bottom 44% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 44% | Top 49% 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%. | 40% | Top 40% 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%. | 27% | Top 40% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.0%
Black African13.3%
Other7.4%
White Other5.9%
Mixed Other4.6%
Asian Other2.9%
Black Other2.1%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.52208, -2.41048 · M28 0SY
School details
Local authoritySalford
RegionNorth West
URN148393
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.lowryacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Lowry Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Lowry Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2024.
Is The Lowry Academy a good school?
The Lowry Academy scores 42.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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 The Lowry Academy in GCSEs?
The Lowry Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.7. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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