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Arbour Academy
Canterbury Gardens, 640 Eccles New Road, Eccles, Salford, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, M5 5AG, Salford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.0 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
26
Capacity
65
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
40%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 90%, this school has strong community support, indicating a positive environment for students. However, it is currently rated as Requires Improvement by Ofsted, which suggests areas that need attention. Limited data on academic performance makes it difficult to assess specific strengths or weaknesses, but the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 62% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (10 responses)
★★★★★4.3
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child feels safe
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School has high expectations
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
School responds to concerns
80%
My child is happy
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.5%
White Other3.8%
Location
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53.48466, -2.32979 · M5 5AG
School details
Local authoritySalford
RegionNorth West
URN149590
School typeAcademy alternative provision converter
Websitewww.arbouracademy.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Arbour Academy rated by Ofsted?
Arbour Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2025.
Is Arbour Academy a good school?
Arbour Academy scores 62.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Arbour Academy?
Based on 10 Ofsted Parent View responses, Arbour Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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