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.

Salford has 16 secondary schools and a further 13 rated Good — 81% of secondary schools in Salford are rated Good or Outstanding overall. St Patrick's RC High School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Salford follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

16
Total schools
0
Outstanding
0%
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
 Good 70 View school
🥈 All Hallows RC High School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
🥉 The Albion Academy
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
4. Salford City Academy
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
5. Ellesmere Park High School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
6. The Lowry Academy
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
7. Co-op Academy Swinton
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
8. St Ambrose Barlow RC High School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
9. Co-op Academy Walkden
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
10. Irlam and Cadishead Academy
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
11. Moorside High School
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
12. Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
13. Star Salford Academy
Secondary
 — 50 View school
14. Beis Yaakov High School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 49 View school
15. AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
Secondary
 Good 47 View school
16. Buile Hill Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 46 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 0 (0%) 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?
0% of secondary schools in Salford are rated Outstanding and 81% 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.