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Acer Academy, Salford

Free schools special · Salford · M5 5DP

Ages 11–16 · 38 pupils · Salford

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill59%

38 pupils · 64 places

Pupils on roll
38
Boys / girls
29 / 9
School capacity
64
Capacity fill
38 / 64 (59%)
Free school meals
65.8%
FSM pupils
25
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools special

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: KINGS ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
KINGS ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Kings Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Gwyn Owen

Location

Address
Kintyre Avenue
Postcode
M5 5DP
Town
Salford
Local authority
Salford
District
Salford
Constituency
Salford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools special, Ages 11–16, in Salford, Salford, 38 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 65.8%.

Open schools in Salford
63
Academies among open schools in Salford
24% (15)
Open schools in M5
9
Open schools in Salford LA
137

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Gwyn Owen
Telephone
01614643533

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