Best Secondary Schools in Salford 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 16 schools across Salford. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

60.5%

Avg KS2 SATs

33.8

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	St Patrick's RC High School Secondary	Outstanding	68	View school
🥈	All Hallows RC High School Secondary	Good	62	View school
🥉	St Ambrose Barlow RC High School Secondary	Requires Improvement	49	View school
4.	Co-op Academy Swinton Secondary	Good	47	View school
5.	Moorside High School Secondary	Good	46	View school
6.	Oasis Academy MediaCityUK Secondary	Good	46	View school
7.	Beis Yaakov High School Secondary	Requires Improvement	46	View school
8.	Ellesmere Park High School Secondary	Good	46	View school
9.	Co-op Academy Walkden Secondary	Requires Improvement	42	View school
10.	Salford City Academy Secondary	Good	38	View school
11.	The Albion Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	36	View school
12.	AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK Secondary	Requires Improvement	34	View school
13.	The Lowry Academy Secondary	Inadequate	33	View school
14.	Irlam and Cadishead Academy Secondary	Inadequate	30	View school
15.	Buile Hill Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	29	View school
16.	Star Salford Academy Secondary	—	12	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Salford?

There are 16 secondary schools in Salford, of which 1 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Salford?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Salford is St Patrick's RC High School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Salford?

Primary and secondary school applications in Salford are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Salford council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Salford?

6% of secondary schools in Salford are rated Outstanding and 38% are rated Good. 65.9% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.