The Lowry Academy
Academy sponsor led secondary school in Manchester (Salford).
Location
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On behalf of all our students and staff, I would like to thank you for taking an interest in The Lowry Academy and visiting our website. The Lowry Academy is a popular 11 -16 school in Little Hulton, Salford. We take our name from the local artist L.S Lowry, who is famous for paintings which capture scenes of industrial England.
As part of United Learning, our aim is to bring out 'the best in everyone' and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff here have every opportunity to do so. Our values are Aspiration, Respect, Resilience, Confidence and Creativity. Our students decided on these; they are what matters most to them.
My first school year as Principal was 2019 -20; I also grew up in the local area and so I am truly honoured to be part of The Lowry Academy community. I am proud of our school and, most importantly, of the students and staff with whom I have the pleasure of spending each day.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 148393
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Salford
- Constituency
- Bolton South and Walkden
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2021
Governing body (8 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Margaret Woodhouse | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Shumaila Latif | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Joanne Fisher | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Ms Samantha Wells | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sarra Smith | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mr Michael Rollinson | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Councillor Joshua Brooks | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Michelle Zelazowski | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2029 |
| Miss Smanatha Wells Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Adam Shepphard Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Samantha Wells Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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