Salford has 14 secondary schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 0 were outstanding or exceptional and 79% good or better, against 81% of secondary schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 7 Jul 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 0 outstanding or exceptional
- 11 good, strong or expected
- 2 requires improvement or needs attention
- 1 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Secondary schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Hallows RC High School | Good | 17 Oct 2017 | M6 |
| Co-op Academy Swinton | Good | 12 Jun 2024 | M27 |
| Co-op Academy Walkden | Good | 24 May 2023 | M28 |
| Ellesmere Park High School | Good | 12 Jul 2023 | M30 |
| Irlam and Cadishead Academy | Good | 29 Feb 2024 | M44 |
| Moorside High School | Expected | 6 May 2026 | M27 |
| Salford City Academy | Expected | 21 Apr 2026 | M30 |
| St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School | Good | 29 Feb 2024 | M27 |
| St Patrick's RC High School | Strong | 25 Nov 2025 | M30 |
| The Albion Academy | Good | 24 May 2023 | M6 |
| The Lowry Academy | Good | 8 Feb 2024 | M28 |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK | Needs attention | 2 Dec 2025 | M50 |
| Star Salford Academy | Needs attention | 7 Jul 2026 | M28 |
| Beis Yaakov High School | Inadequate | 14 Sept 2022 | M7 |