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The 17 highest-rated state secondary schools in Salford, sorted by their most recentOfsted inspection grade. Compare GCSE and A-level results in our league tables and explore schools near you on the interactive map.
Salford has 16 state secondary schools offering education from Year 7 through to GCSEs and beyond. Across the area, 4% of schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
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