Admissions information

Year 7 Admissions

The academy will consider all applications and will refer to our Admissions Criteria when offering places.  

Any parent(s) wishing to apply to The Lowry Academy for a place for their child in Year 7 in September must use the Application Form published by the Local Authority which can be found on this link here. 

The application process for secondary applications for September 2025 opens on 1 September 2024 and closes on 31 October 2024.

Parent(s) will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application.

In Year Applications (Year 7 - 11)

Parents of students who wish to transfer into The Lowry Academy in Years 8 to 11, or those with a mid-year admission request, should approach the Salford Local Education Authority. You can find the the page on Salford City Council via this website here.

They can be contacted using the details below:

School Admissions Team

Children's Services, Second Floor, Unity House, Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 5AW

Telephone: 0161 909 6508

Email: school.admissions@salford.gov.uk 

Visiting The Lowry Academy

Our Open Evening takes place annually when you will be able to visit the school, tour with a current student, meet staff and find out more about life at The Lowry Academy.  

Individual school day tour appointments are also available. To book an appointment please contact Mrs Smith by emailing transitions@lowryacademy.org.uk