Question 1

Is Star Salford Academy a good school?

Accepted Answer

There is not yet a published Ofsted inspection report for Star Salford Academy, so families should judge quality using curriculum detail, leadership stability, behaviour and attendance routines, and emerging outcomes via official performance tables as cohorts mature.

Question 2

What are the fees at Star Salford Academy?

Accepted Answer

Star Salford Academy is a state-funded academy with no tuition fees.

Question 3

How do I apply for Year 7 at Star Salford Academy for September 2026?

Accepted Answer

Applications are made through Salford City Council’s coordinated secondary admissions process. For Year 7 entry in September 2027 in Salford, applications close on 31 October 2026, with offers issued on 1 March 2027.

Question 4

Is Star Salford Academy oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

The most recent published admissions snapshot shows 187 applications and states that all applicants were offered a place. If demand rises above the published admission number of 150 in future years, places are prioritised using published oversubscription criteria, with distance used as a tie-break.

Question 5

What time does the school day start and finish?

Accepted Answer

The published academy day begins with registration at 8:20am and runs through to the final lesson period ending at 3:15pm, with full bell times published by the school.

Question 6

What enrichment opportunities are available?

Accepted Answer

The school highlights trust-wide literacy activity for 2026, arts festival involvement, and Duke of Edinburgh pathways (Bronze in Year 9 and Silver in Year 10), alongside subject-linked enrichment referenced across curriculum areas.

Question 7

Who is the headteacher or principal at Star Salford Academy?

Accepted Answer

The principal is Laura McBride, with an appointment date recorded as 1 June 2024.

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