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Arbour Academy
Ages 11–1626 pupils
Arbour Academy is a school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Salford, Greater Manchester, within the Salford local authority. The school has around 26 pupils on roll. Families comparing schools in Salford, Greater Manchester can view Arbour Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Salford, Greater Manchester (M5 5AG), Arbour Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points3 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Quality of education
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake72.7%
Free school meals72.7%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language2.3%
England avg 18.6%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing4.9
Pupils per teacher4.9
England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Salford, Greater Manchester
All schools in Salford, Greater Manchester →Clarendon Road Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miClarendon Cottage Preparatory School0.3 miEllesmere Park High SchoolGood · 0.6 miChatsworth High School and Community CollegeGood · 0.7 miSt Mary's RC Primary School0.5 miOakwood AcademyOutstanding · 0.8 mi
See the full area report for M5 5AG →