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Oasis Academy MediaCityUK

Academy sponsor led · Manchester · M50 3UQ

Ages 11–16 · 989 pupils · Salford

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

38.7

Overall absence

10.2%

Admissions demand

0.79 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2025-12-02

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.51
−20+2
Attainment 838.7
English & maths grade 5+29%
English & maths grade 4+46%
EBacc entry35%

EBacc APS: 3.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)28.3%
Unauthorised5.9%
Authorised absence
4.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.3%
Enrolments in measure
1,063

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.79 · Often has places

1st preferences

158

Places offered

205

1st-preference offers

157

Total preferences (any rank)
290
Preferred offers (top 3)
205
Applications from outside LA
8
Offers to outside-LA applicants
4
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill86%

989 pupils · 1,150 places

Pupils on roll
989
Boys / girls
514 / 475
School capacity
1,150
Capacity fill
989 / 1,150 (86%)
Free school meals
55.9%
FSM pupils
553
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
Academy trust
OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
Sponsor
Oasis Community Learning
Headteacher
Mr Christian Harris

Location

Address
King William Street, Salford
Postcode
M50 3UQ
Town
Manchester
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 academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Manchester, Salford, 989 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 55.9%.

Open schools in Manchester
415
Secondary schools in Manchester
61
Academies among open schools in Manchester
40% (168)
Open schools in M50
3
Secondary in M50
2
Open schools in Salford LA
137
Secondary in Salford LA
16

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • EM5+26%
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  • Trinity CofE High School

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    • Absence5.7%

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  • Stretford Grammar School

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    • P80.8
    • EM5+98%
    • Absence4.0%

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    • P80.3
    • EM5+31%
    • Absence9.2%

    2.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Christian Harris
Telephone
01618866500
Website
http://www.oasisacademymediacityuk.org/

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