Revised proposals to overhaul Salford's high schools have been unveiled for the first time.

Under the new plans, to go before councillors for approval, there are options being put forward for consultation for some schools as well as definitive proposals for others.

The £165 million plans propose the Swinton and Moorside High Schools closure and a new-build campus.

This will include an "all-through" provision from age three to 16 as a new, larger Moorside Primary School would be built as well. The high schools remain part of a joint approach, with closure for both proposed.


A single, 1,350-place high school for 11-16-year-olds would replace them.

This would be built on the current Moorside playing fields through the PFI process (a mix of private and public funding).

The current Moorside school site would also be used for sports facilities.

Wentworth High School - partial new build plus refurbishment.

There would be some new additions to the school building, complementing elements already rebuilt.

It would have a minimum 750-pupil capacity and includes the provision of a Learning Recovery Unit (facilities for young people who require extra support for their learning) and provision for children on the autistic spectrum.

The school is being built through the BSF programme but will be managed independently by Oasis Community Learning and funded from the DCSF.

(CD/GK)