Located in Salford, Buile Hill Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Buile Hill Academy currently has around 946 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.6% boys and 51.4% girls. Around 45.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 13.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 37.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 5 pupils.
Around 88% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (70%) , including 2% who stay in school sixth forms and 59% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8RD |
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| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Salford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Martin Knowles |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 143059 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 900 |
| Number of Pupils: | 946 |
| Number of Boys: | 460 |
| Number of Girls: | 486 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 13.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 37.7% | 8.2% |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stott Lane Nursery School Stott Lane , M6 8FJ | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywell Community Nursery Centre Tan Pit Lane , Eccles New Road M5 2AB | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | - not rated | 605 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | 2out of 4 | 605 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerville Primary School Summerville Road , M6 7HB | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tootal Drive Primary School Tootal Drive , M6 8DP | - not rated | 912 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langworthy Road Primary School Langworthy Road , M6 5PP | - not rated | 951 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Visual Arts College Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC High School Weaste Lane , M5 2JH | - not rated | 619 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Prestwood Road , M6 8GG | - not rated | 653 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 203 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 573 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhill School Chaseley Road , M6 7DZ | - not rated | 421 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford Education Inclusion Services at Halton House 36 Eccles Old Road , Seedley M6 8RA | - not rated | 633 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Margaret Whitehead School Seedley Road , M6 5NQ | - not rated | 774 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont School Park Lane , M6 7RQ | - not rated | 956 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Derby Road , M6 5YD | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.