Salford City College
Salford City College is a further education school in Salford for pupils aged 16 to 99. The latest Ofsted rating for Salford City College is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in March 2025.
Ofsted inspection: March 2025. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Dronfield Road Salford M6 7FR |
| Reference Number | 130509 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Salford City College is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' in several key areas, including the quality of education and leadership and management. Despite these concerns, the college excels in providing a good learning environment for adults and apprentices, demonstrating strong support for students with high needs. However, young learners face challenges with curriculum ambition and progression, as many do not achieve expected outcomes in their courses. The college serves a diverse and sizable population across multiple campuses, which adds to the complexity of delivering consistent education quality.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 27 Feb 2025 – no overall grade published for this inspection |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2025 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Apr 2024 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2019 | Short inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2015 | Short inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Dec 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Jun 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Mar 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Mar 2004 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Good support for adult learners and apprentices.
- Inclusive environment for students with high needs.
- Positive attitudes and motivation among adult students.
- Good attendance and participation from most students.
- Effective links with local stakeholders to meet community needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum for young learners lacks ambition and challenge.
- Inadequate assessment strategies leading to gaps in learning.
- Insufficient monitoring of student progress against EHC plans.
- Quality assurance processes are not robust enough.
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 31.68 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 30.82 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 6.3% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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What is Salford City College's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Salford City College is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in March 2025.
When was Salford City College last inspected by Ofsted?
Salford City College was last inspected in March 2025.
What age range does Salford City College cover?
Salford City College for pupils aged 16 to 99.
Where is Salford City College?
Salford City College is at Dronfield Road, Salford, M6 7FR.