Star Salford Academy welcomes its first cohort of 150 Year 7 pupils today (5 September). The new purpose-built secondary school, which has recently been completed under the government’s free schools programme, provides pupils with access to outstanding facilities and resources in a state-of-the-art environment that is tailored to ensuring every child is able to thrive academically and socially.
The 750-place secondary school for 11-16 year olds will admit a new Year 7 intake each year for the next five years. The school will reach full capacity, with pupils in all year groups, in September 2027.
Star Salford Academy is part of Star Academies, one of the country’s highest performing multi-academy trusts. Star Academies, which is based in Blackburn, operates 33 primary and secondary schools across England. Its schools work collaboratively in five partnership areas. Star Salford Academy is Star’s seventh school in Greater Manchester.
Star has a long track-record of running high achieving schools that secure the very best outcomes for pupils. In the government’s national school league tables, Star and its schools consistently feature amongst the highest performing trusts and schools in the country.
Tracey Rollings, Principal of Star Salford Academy, said:
“This is a momentous day for Star Salford Academy as we open our doors for the first time. After years of planning and construction, today we welcome our first group of 150 Year 7 pupils into our fabulous new school. They will be the first pupils to benefit from the outstanding facilities and resources that Star has worked so hard to secure for the young people of Salford.
It is a privilege to lead this school. My team and I look forward to working with local families to ensure that we serve the needs of the community and help young people reach their potential and thrive at school, at home and in the community.”
Sir Mufti Hamid Patel CBE, Chief Executive of Star Academies, said:
“We are delighted to welcome our first cohort of pupils and their families to Star Salford Academy. The new school will give the young people of Salford the opportunity to receive a first-rate education, broaden their opportunities and learn in a fantastic new building.
Star Academies has a long track-record of running top-performing schools. Our schools are committed to creating an environment where pupils are able to achieve their very best academically and personally.
We are looking forward to working closely with the local community and businesses to ensure that Star Salford Academy is deeply rooted in the local area. We aim to create a school that benefits not just today’s young people but future generations too, enabling them to grow, prosper and succeed.
We are grateful for the work of Salford City Council, Wates Construction and the Department for Education in helping to realise our vision for this new educational provision for the young people of Salford.”