The Lowry Academy vs Star Salford Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Lowry Academy
Manchester
Star Salford Academy
Worsley
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Secondary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Free schools
Age Range
11–16
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
Salford
Salford
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
884
389
Capacity
1200
750
Occupancy
74%
52%
FSM %
58.6%
61.4%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Inadequate
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Requires Improvement
Last Inspected
Feb 2024
Jul 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
42.1
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
42.2%
-
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-