The Lowry Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Hilton Lane, Little Hulton, Worsley, Manchester, M28 0SYOpen in maps

The Lowry Academy is a secondary school in Manchester for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 131 schools in Salford. It ranks 32nd of 60 secondary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 February 2024, report published 24 March 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

172 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score44.7

44.7, 1.4 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths44.2%

44.2%, 1.2 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths62.2%

62.2%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc40.1%

40.1%, 0.4 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.03

4.03, 0.06 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

884 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200

Eligible for free school meals58.6%

58.6%, 32.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language31%

31%, 9.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.8%

11.8%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.7%

2.7%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Lowry Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Star Salford Academy0.5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Co-op Academy Walkden1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 43.6
Kearsley Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 51.8
St James's Church of England High School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 53.5
Harper Green School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 42.8

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Coy
Phone
01615295200
Website
lowryacademy.org.uk
Address
Hilton Lane, Little Hulton, Worsley, Manchester, M28 0SY
Local authority
Salford
URN
148393

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.