Salford City Academy Catchment Area
Salford City Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Manchester, Salford , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 891 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
891
Pupils
750
Capacity
119%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Salford City Academy Catchment Area Information
Admission to Salford City Academy is managed by Salford and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Salford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Salford catchment area documents →Salford City Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Northfleet Road, Peel Green, Manchester, M30 7PQ
- Local authority
- Salford
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Religious character
- Christian
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 43.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135071
Other Secondary Schools in Manchester
If Salford City Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
Loreto High School Chorlton Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M21 7SW
Our Lady's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M9 0RP
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M20 6BX
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M24 2GL
St Patrick's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M30 7JJ
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M27 9QP
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Frequently Asked Questions — Salford City Academy
Is Salford City Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Salford City Academy currently has 891 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 750 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Salford City Academy? ▾
Salford City Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Salford before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Salford City Academy cover? ▾
Salford City Academy is a secondary school in Manchester, Salford, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Salford City Academy? ▾
Salford City Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.