Dukesgate Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Salford, North West M38 9HF · Salford
#726 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#6028 of 15,697 nationally
About Dukesgate Academy
Dukesgate Academy is a academy primary located in Salford, in the Salford local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 227 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 59.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 726th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (2th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 227; capacity filled 129.7%.
There are 57 schools in Salford; Dukesgate Academy ranks 8th of 45 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)76%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)63%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dukesgate Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 227
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 63%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 129.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 76%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Dukesgate Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
311 students · 515 m away
Star Salford Academy
Worsley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
389 students · 961 m away
Bridgewater Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
442 students · 1.0 km away
Wharton Primary School
Salford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
378 students · 1.0 km away
St James's Church of England High School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,053 students · 1.1 km away
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
357 students · 1.2 km away
Peel Hall Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
416 students · 1.2 km away
St Edmund's RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
339 students · 1.2 km away
St Andrew's Methodist Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students · 1.2 km away
Hilton Lane Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
· 1.2 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Ash Grove Academy
Macclesfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
227 students
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
Endeavour Primary Academy
Hyde · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
Co-op Academy Portland
Birkenhead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School
Ashton-under-Lyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dukesgate Academy a good school?
Dukesgate Academy has a Success Index (England) of 59.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #726 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dukesgate Academy rank in North West?
Dukesgate Academy ranks #726 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #6028 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dukesgate Academy?
Dukesgate Academy had 227 students in 2025.
Is Dukesgate Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Dukesgate Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Dukesgate Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dukesgate Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.