Compare AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK and All Hallows RC High School and The Albion Academy

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Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK (Secondary) in Salford; All Hallows RC High School (Secondary) in Salford; The Albion Academy (Secondary) in Salford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK, All Hallows RC High School and The Albion Academy. They are secondary phase and university technical college, voluntary aided school and academy converter type located around Salford, Greater Manchester. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK), published Apr 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for The Albion Academy (Jul 2023). average roll around ≈ 700, combined total ≈ 2,100, typical FSM 45–50%, range 35–40%–55–60%; spread across trusts such as Aldridge Education and UNITED LEARNING TRUST.

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Attribute	AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK M50 2UW	All Hallows RC High School M6 8AA	The Albion Academy M6 6QT
Phase / Type	Secondary • University technical college	Secondary • Voluntary aided school	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Salford Greater Manchester M50 2UW	Salford Greater Manchester M6 8AA	Salford Greater Manchester M6 6QT
Latest Ofsted	2 27 Apr 2023	2 11 Dec 2013	2 16 Jul 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	720	645	875
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Aldridge Education	Salford (355)	UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Website	www.utcmediacityuk.org.uk	www.allhallowssalford.com	www.albionacademy.org
Telephone	01616613947	01619211900	01613595100
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

M50 2UW

Phase / Type: Secondary • University technical college
Location: Salford
Greater Manchester
M50 2UW
Ofsted: 2 27 Apr 2023
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Aldridge Education
Website: www.utcmediacityuk.org.uk
Telephone: 01616613947

All Hallows RC High School

M6 8AA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Salford
Greater Manchester
M6 8AA
Ofsted: 2 11 Dec 2013
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Salford (355)
Website: www.allhallowssalford.com
Telephone: 01619211900

The Albion Academy

M6 6QT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Salford
Greater Manchester
M6 6QT
Ofsted: 2 16 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.albionacademy.org
Telephone: 01613595100

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.