All Hallows RC High School, Salford

In its own words: "We aim to provide a vibrant experience of Christian community where everyone can flourish. Pupils, teachers and support staff are expected to work for the common good of the whole community. Respect for a person and a person's property determine the character and strength of our relationships."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to All Hallows RC High School, on behalf of the pupils, staff and the Governors. I am extremely proud and privileged to be the Headteacher of this high-achieving and vibrant school that is committed to providing an outstanding education to the Catholic children of Salford."

In 2026, pupils at All Hallows RC High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 51.7, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 45.9 in Salford and 47 across England.

53% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 45% in Salford and 47% in England.

That is up from 49.3 in 2025.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.25: pupils made above average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 42.5, against 58.7 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 16.2 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 23 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Religious Studies, Combined Science and History.

For September 2026 entry, 247 families put All Hallows RC High School as their first choice and 519 named it as one of their preferences, for 149 places offered. That is 1.7 first choices for every place. 102 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state secondary schools to All Hallows RC High School are Buile Hill Academy (0.5 miles, Attainment 8 46.1); Ellesmere Park High School (0.8 miles, Good, Attainment 8 48.9); AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK (1.3 miles, Good, Attainment 8 39); and The Albion Academy (1.6 miles, Good, Attainment 8 51.1).

All Hallows RC High School's 2026 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Of the 151 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 88% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 36% to a further education college, 2% to an apprenticeship and 1% into work.

38.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 36.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (37%), Black (24%) and Mixed (11%).

In 2026, 156 pupils (20.7%) received SEN support and 52 (6.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

All Hallows RC High School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs and moderate learning difficulties: 20 places, 20 pupils on roll.

All Hallows RC High School had 56 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical secondary school, at about one for every 17.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Weaste (Manchester Metrolink), about 1030 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fairhope Avenue (opposite), 140 metres away.

In 2024/25, All Hallows RC High School issued 181 suspensions, 24.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 3 permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to All Hallows RC High School are St Luke's CofE Primary School (0.2 miles), Light Oaks Junior School (0.4 miles), Light Oaks Infant School (0.4 miles) and St Luke's RC Primary School (0.6 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.