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Manchester Mesivta School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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location_onPrestwich, M25 0PH

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

229

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Attainment 8

39.3

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Bury

#2,634 of 3,216 nationally

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Manchester Mesivta School is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in Prestwich, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Manchester Mesivta School is a voluntary aided school in Prestwich, Bury, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 241 pupils on roll, of whom 3% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.3, placing the school #9 in Bury and #2,634 of 3,216 nationally. 30.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 10 A-level subjects. 30.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 16.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.28 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

39.3

Grade 5+ E&M

30.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.9%

Entering EBacc27.90%

EBacc APS3.56

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45.50%

EBacc APS3.93

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS5.26

2022

Progress 8 Score

-2.94

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS0.83

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.54

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

50.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS4.44

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)71%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment11%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)17%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)68%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment21%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

77%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)69%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.28

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.0%

Achieving A*–A16.0%

Achieving A*–B30.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered10

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 May 2025

Inspection Report

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30 January 2024

Inspection Report

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04 May 2022

Inspection Report

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14 October 2015

Inspection Report

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12 December 2013

Inspection Report

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23 October 2013

Inspection Report

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09 January 2012

Inspection Report

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07 March 2011

Inspection Report

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27 January 2009

Inspection Report

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03 March 2008

Inspection Report

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23 March 2006

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-01-30

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2022-05-04

Section 8 inspection of good and outstanding schools EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-10-14

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-10-23

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

11.2%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.5%(18 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 241 pupils. During this period, there were 27 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 11.2%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	241	27	11.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	243	12	4.9%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	245	35	14.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	247	44	17.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	249	31	12.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	226	20	8.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	229	20	8.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	229	5	2.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	230	4	1.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	232	18	7.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	234	25	10.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	202	24	11.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	204	7	3.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	204	20	9.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	186	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	186	13	7.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	190	8	4.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	174	4	2.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	175	4	2.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	178	10	5.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	168	21	12.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	168	4	2.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	172	13	7.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	144	11	7.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	144	10	6.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	155	11	7.1%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 40 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 7 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 4 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 1 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

94.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree39%

agree46%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree45%

agree43%

disagree5%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree48%

agree27%

disagree5%

strongly disagree6%

not applicable14%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes20%

no80%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree29%

agree47%

disagree18%

strongly disagree6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree50%

agree36%

disagree5%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree32%

disagree5%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree54%

agree36%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree42%

disagree4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree39%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know7%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree60%

agree35%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes94%

no6%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Jewish)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Philips High School

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Woodhey High School

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