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Manchester Academy

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

personMr James Eldon

corporate_fareUNITED LEARNING TRUST

location_onManchester, M14 4PX

language Visit Website phone 1612321639

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,090

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Attainment 8

45.4

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GCSE Rank

#20 in Manchester

#1,702 of 3,216 nationally

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Manchester Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Manchester, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Manchester Academy is an academy sponsor led in Manchester, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,117 pupils on roll, of whom 57% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.4, placing the school #20 in Manchester and #1,702 of 3,216 nationally. 38.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.4× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 7.4 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

45.4

Grade 5+ E&M

38.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.8%

Entering EBacc56.80%

EBacc APS4.25

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50.90%

EBacc APS4.01

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS4.02

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.74

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS3.2

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS3.17

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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

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

80%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

27 September 2022

Inspection Report

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18 March 2021

Inspection Report

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13 March 2019

Inspection Report

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08 November 2017

Inspection Report

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20 September 2016

Inspection Report

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16 March 2015

Inspection Report

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24 January 2012

Inspection Report

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15 February 2011

Inspection Report

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30 March 2009

Inspection Report

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30 November 2006

Inspection Report

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30 November 2005

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2022-09-27

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-03-13

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2017-11-08

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-09-20

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2012-01-24

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

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

7.4%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.7%(52 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 1,117 pupils. During this period, there were 83 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.4%, 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)	1,117	83	7.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,098	81	7.4%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,120	106	9.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,086	53	4.9%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,077	77	7.1%	8.2%	5
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,129	73	6.5%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,090	91	8.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,072	76	7.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,127	59	5.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,104	64	5.8%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,078	80	7.4%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,080	76	7.0%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,014	22	2.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,030	89	8.6%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,058	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,058	88	8.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,052	104	9.9%	4.2%	4
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,076	84	7.8%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,069	78	7.3%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,080	161	14.9%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,051	87	8.3%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,051	64	6.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,049	60	5.7%	3.7%	8
2016/17 (Summer term)	990	159	16.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	983	115	11.7%	3.3%	5
2016/17 (Autumn term)	975	169	17.3%	3.1%	2

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.

Speech, Language & Communication 43 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 39 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 28 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 22 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 10 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 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.

40.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

40.0%Positive

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

30.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree30%

agree10%

disagree40%

don't know20%

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

strongly agree20%

agree40%

disagree10%

strongly disagree20%

don't know10%

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

strongly agree30%

disagree20%

strongly disagree20%

don't know10%

not applicable20%

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.

strongly agree20%

agree20%

strongly disagree10%

don't know50%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree20%

agree40%

strongly disagree20%

don't know20%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree40%

agree20%

disagree20%

strongly disagree20%

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

strongly agree50%

agree30%

don't know20%

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

strongly agree20%

agree70%

don't know10%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree30%

agree20%

disagree10%

strongly disagree30%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes50%

no50%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Christian)

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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