Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
Manchester, M50 3UQ · Salford · secondary school
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15th of 15 secondary schools in Salford we can score, 16 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.0/10 against 225 of them, against 1.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 24.9 · 8 | 30% | 0.23 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.51 · 15 | 25% | 0.39 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 35.8 · 7 | 10% | 0.07 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 26.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.51 in 2023/24, indicating pupils made less progress than those nationally starting from the same point. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in December 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award, play football, and attend field trips and residential visits. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 989 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,150. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming for the Duke of Edinburgh Award? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
Overview
The inspection found that the school meets the expected standard in attendance, behaviour, inclusion, and personal development, with safeguarding standards met. However, achievement, curriculum, teaching, and leadership require attention due to inconsistent teaching quality and gaps in pupil attainment. Recent leadership changes have accelerated improvement efforts, though their impact is still emerging.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Attendance rates are "broadly close to national averages" and persistent absence has declined through effective family engagement.
- Pupils’ behaviour is "typically orderly and purposeful," contributing to a "calm environment" where bullying is swiftly addressed.
- Inclusion is "central to the school’s ethos," with bespoke support helping vulnerable pupils access learning.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils benefiting from a "wide enrichment offer" and meaningful leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teaching "consistently emphasises the most important knowledge" to raise achievement for all pupils.
- Teachers need to use assessment strategies that are "closely aligned with the curriculum knowledge" to address misconceptions.
- Leaders should strengthen the identification of gaps in literacy and numeracy so support addresses pupils’ "precise needs."
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.7 |
| 2024/25 | 38.7 |
| 2025/26 | 35.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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