Arbour Academy is an alternative provision academy in Salford, Greater Manchester, Salford, for children and young people aged 11 to 16. It supports autism and SEMH.
- Ages 11–16
- 44 pupils
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 44 (places for 65)
- Headteacher
- Mr Gwyn Owen
- Part of
- Kings Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 April 2023
- Free school meals
- 72.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Salford
- School reference (URN)
- 149590
Needs it supports
2 needs: autism, SEMH
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Salford (8)
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Salford council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Graded by area, June 2025; school remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (October 2019)
Inspected in June 2025. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, October 2019).
Contact and getting there
Canterbury Gardens, 640 Eccles New Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 5AG
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Ellesmere Park High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- Oakwood Academy Special school · Ages 9–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 miles
- Chatsworth High School and Community College Special school · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 miles
By need in Salford: Autism (13) · SEMH (9) · Speech and language (9) · Moderate learning (7) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Severe learning (3) · Hearing (3) · Vision (3) · Physical (3) · PMLD (2)
Questions about Arbour Academy
How do I get a place at Arbour Academy?
Places at Arbour Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Salford council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What needs does Arbour Academy support?
Autism and social, emotional and mental health. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Arbour Academy take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Arbour Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in June 2025 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Arbour Academy?
Canterbury Gardens, 640 Eccles New Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 5AG, in Salford.
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