The Lowry Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hilton Lane Little Hulton Worsley Manchester M28 0SY |
| Phone | 01615295200 |
| Reference Number | 148393 |
The Lowry Academy, part of United Learning Trust, has shown significant improvements since its previous inadequate inspection. With the current inspection highlighting the overall effectiveness of the school as good, it is evident that the leadership has successfully implemented well-structured routines, leading to a positive atmosphere where pupils feel happy and motivated. Regular attendance is emphasized and supported, although challenges remain with some pupils being persistently absent, which hinders their learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 922 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.78%
Girls: 50.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 55.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 33% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 92 | 89 | 181 |
| 8 | 63 | 71 | 134 |
| 9 | 108 | 99 | 207 |
| 10 | 109 | 105 | 214 |
| 11 | 87 | 99 | 186 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 57% |
| African | 13.3% |
| White, Other | 5.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils settle in quickly and engage with ambitious learning goals.
- Strong leadership has fostered a positive transformation in the school's culture.
- Teachers provide effective targeted support for pupils with SEND.
- A broad curriculum is in place, with increased participation in EBacc subjects.
- Robust systems for collaboration and teacher training are in effect.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checks on pupils' prior learning lead to gaps in knowledge.
- High levels of persistent absenteeism affect some pupils' achievement.
- Limited time for personal, social and health education for older pupils.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 57% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 91 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 14 | 5 |
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