Star Salford Academy
School Name: Star Salford Academy Address: 124 Longshaw Drive Town/City: Worsley County: Greater Manchester Postcode: M28 0BB Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 0161 383 0001 Website: https://www.starsalford.org/
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16) Type: Free schools Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2023 Trust: Star Academies Sponsor: Star Academies
Headteacher: Miss Laura McBride
Capacity: 750
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 389 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 52% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 61.4%
URN: 149767
DfE Number: 355/4006
UKPRN: 10093070
UPRN: 10095868160
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Salford (E08000006)
Constituency: Bolton South and Walkden (E14001111)
Electoral Ward: Little Hulton (E05013027)
Easting & Northing: 372345E, 403481N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 31' 40.42" N 2° 25' 6.63" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGHHJ+5H
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Edward Bayor - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 October 2029.
- Mrs Clare Davis - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 3 February 2025.
- Anthony Gritto - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 October 2029.
- Mr Martyn Lewis Hague - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 September 2029.
- Ms Alison Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 September 2027.
- Headteacher Laura McBride - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Jamie Metcalfe - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 July 2029.
- Councillor Teresa Pepper - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 29 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 September 2029.
- Sam Rose - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 October 2029.
- Mr Matthew Craig Spelman - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 March 2029.