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Buile Hill Academy
Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8RD, Salford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.3 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
901
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.9, the school performs in the top 66% of schools nationally, but it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. While 67% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the low EBacc entry rate of 13% may raise concerns for some parents. Overall, the school has strengths in academic performance, but ongoing improvements are needed to enhance the overall educational experience.
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Last inspected: 8 June 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 42.9 | Bottom 34% 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%. | 67% | Top 48% 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%. | 51% | Top 34% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 13% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.2%
Black African10.3%
Mixed Other9.1%
White Other6.8%
Other4.9%
Asian Other1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Indian0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.49390, -2.30270 · M6 8RD
School details
Local authoritySalford
RegionNorth West
URN150868
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Buile Hill Academy rated by Ofsted?
Buile Hill Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 June 2022.
Is Buile Hill Academy a good school?
Buile Hill Academy scores 7.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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 Buile Hill Academy in GCSEs?
Buile Hill Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.9. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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