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Schools in M50

A postcode district in Salford

  • Postcode district
  • 5 schools and nurseries

In short: M50 is a postcode district in Salford with 2 secondary schools and 2 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries52 secondary · 2 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in M50

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

Top Secondary Schools in M50

2 in M50, best first

AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Salford, M50 2UW · UTC · Secondary · Ages 13 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1639.0

England 46.2

Days missed
10.6%
Pupils
464
Pupils per teacher
16.6
View school AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Oasis Academy MediaCityUK

Manchester, M50 3UQ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 3 areas

Results well below the England average.

134 first choices, 174 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1635.8

England 46.2

Days missed
8.7%
Pupils
989
Pupils per teacher
16.6
View school Oasis Academy MediaCityUK

Nurseries in M50

2 in M50, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in M50

1 in M50, by the school's Eduscope score

AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Salford, M50 2UW · UTC · Secondary · Ages 13 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1639.0

England 46.2

Days missed
10.6%
Pupils
464
Pupils per teacher
16.6
View school AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Special Schools in M50

1 in M50. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

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Every school in M50, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Oasis Academy MediaCityUK, Needs attention in 3 areasAldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK, GoodThompsons Academy trading as Navigators, Needs attention in 4 areasKidzrus Nursery Limited, GoodMedia City Nature Kindergarten, Good
  • Good3
  • Not graded yet2
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in M50 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every M50 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

M50 has 5 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in M50

Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.

Questions

Questions parents ask about M50

How many schools are in M50?

M50 has 5 schools, including 2 secondary schools, 2 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in M50?

The highest-ranked schools in M50 on Eduscope are AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK, Oasis Academy MediaCityUK. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How do I choose the right school in M50?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in M50 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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