Dukesgate Academy
Earlesdon Crescent, Little Hulton, Salford, M38 9HFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dukesgate Academy is a primary school in Salford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 131 schools in Salford. It ranks 5th of 29 primary schools in Salford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 June 2014, report published 9 July 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 June 2024
Pupils enjoy attending Dukesgate Academy. They value the warm and caring relationships that they have with staff and with each other. Most pupils behave well and listen to their teachers. They look forward to their learning each day. A very small number of pupils said that they have been bullied in the past. However, the school's records show that it takes swift and effective action to sort out any incidents of repeatedly unkind words or behaviour. Pupils reported that they feel safe and happy in school. They agreed that many improvements have been made to the school in recent years. The school wants the best for pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). It expects pupils to do well academically. In the main, pupils rise to these expectations and make the progress that the school expects across different curriculum subjects. Pupils enjoy making a contribution to school life. For instance, they carry out their roles as subject and school ambassadors and play leaders with diligence and pride. Pupils spoke enthusiastically about representing the school in various events, for example reading aloud the stories that they have written as part of a trust-wide writing competition.
What the school should improve
- There are some inconsistencies in how well pupils with SEND are supported. This means that some pupils with SEND do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that its new systems for identifying and supporting pupils with SEND are fully developed so that pupils across the school are well supported and parents are assured that the school's provision for pupils with SEND is of the highest quality.
- Some pupils sometimes find it difficult to manage their behaviour effectively. This means that, on occasions, they struggle to follow the school's high expectations for their behaviour. The school should ensure that the gains in standards of behaviour are well embedded across the school and that parents are confident in the school's ability to manage behaviour effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
227 pupils on roll, with places for 175
Schools near Dukesgate Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Bridgewater Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 82% met the expected standard |
| Wharton Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Peel Hall Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amanda Eldridge
- Phone
- 01617992210
- Address
- Earlesdon Crescent, Little Hulton, Salford, M38 9HF
- Local authority
- Salford
- URN
- 138416
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.