Two Salford schools have improved their Ofsted ratings since becoming academies, receiving “good” overall results.
Albion Academy and Co-op Academy, Walkden, received the feedback on their quality of education, leadership and management, behaviour and attitudes and personal development of pupils after previously being rated “in need of improvement”.
Albion Academy had high expectations of pupils and felt teachers had built “strong, positive relationships with the children”.
Areas for improvement include improving the use of assessment in a few lessons to help children learn and finalising the Key Stage 4 personal development programme.
Co-op Academy, Walkden, was praised for its broad curriculum, focused learning and culture of high aspirations which ensures pupils are making good progress.
Areas for improvement include improving training for teachers in some subject areas to ensure the most effective learning.
Both schools were encouraged to continue trying to tackle low attendance by some pupils.
City Mayor Paul Dennett said: “Both schools won high praise from the inspectors for delivering high quality education for their pupils and creating safe, welcoming and supportive spaces where young people can flourish. I’m particularly pleased to see both were also praised for the quality of education and support for pupils with extra needs.”
“Our young people are the future of this great city. We must do all we can to provide an atmosphere where our pupils can develop and we must continue to provide them with opportunities that they can benefit from.”
Councillor Jim Cammell, lead member for children’s and young people’s services, said: “Education is the cornerstone on which young people build their future and only happens with hard work all round, from staff and pupils. I’m delighted to see both schools doing so well and my congratulations go to them. Keep up the good work.”
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