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Droylsden Academy

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

person Mr Ed Mayell (Headteacher)

corporate_fareTAME RIVER EDUCATIONAL TRUST

location_onManchester, M43 6QD

language Visit Website phone 01613017600

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

919

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Attainment 8

47.7

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GCSE Rank

#7 in Tameside

#1,539 of 4,024 nationally

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Droylsden Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Manchester, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Droylsden Academy is an academy sponsor led in Manchester, Tameside, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of TAME RIVER EDUCATIONAL TRUST. The school has approximately 926 pupils on roll, of whom 39% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.7, placing the school #7 in Tameside and #1,539 of 4,024 nationally. 50.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

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 16.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 11.1 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)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

47.7

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

50.30%

Grade 4+ E&M

70.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.8%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)65.30%

Triple Science Entry16.60%

EBacc Slot Score14.1 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

47.7

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

49.10%

Grade 4+ E&M

69.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)23.0%

Entering EBacc42.10%

EBacc APS4.34

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.9

Grade 5+ E&M

46.90%

Entering EBacc29.60%

EBacc APS4.06

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS4.40

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS4.38

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS3.97

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS3.58

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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.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

83.2%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76.5%

Apprenticeships3.4%

Employment3.4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11.2%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank
2026	#2,017 / 4,024	#7	#1,539	#1
2025	#1,797 / 3,948	#6	#1,478	#1
2024	#1,568 / 4,450	#5	#1,625	#1,257
2023	#1,147 / 4,321	#4	#1,381	#684
2022	#1,422 / 4,199	#3	#1,602	#881
2019	#1,051 / 2,711	#4	#1,295	#713
2018	#2,059 / 2,537	#7	#2,050	#2,007

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 September 2022

Inspection Report

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14 September 2017

Inspection Report

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01 October 2015

Inspection Report

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07 July 2015

Inspection Report

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10 December 2014

Inspection Report

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13 June 2014

Inspection Report

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05 March 2014

Inspection Report

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25 April 2012

Inspection Report

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28 June 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-09-14

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

verified_user Safeguarding: Met Latest Ungraded: School remains Good

2015-10-01

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

verified_user Safeguarding: Met

2014-03-05

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

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

10.6%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.9%(55 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 936 pupils. During this period, there were 99 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 10.6%, 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)	936	99	10.6%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	934	108	11.6%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	934	130	13.9%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	938	145	15.5%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	945	98	10.4%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	923	92	10.0%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	919	133	14.5%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	928	130	14.0%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	930	57	6.1%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	929	142	15.3%	4.9%	3
2021/22 (Autumn term)	921	72	7.8%	4.4%	3
2020/21 (Summer term)	910	45	4.9%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	905	28	3.1%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	904	66	7.3%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	912	0	0.0%	0.0%	1
2019/20 (Spring term)	912	39	4.3%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	916	54	5.9%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	892	32	3.6%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	894	67	7.5%	3.8%	4
2018/19 (Autumn term)	886	68	7.7%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	877	79	9.0%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	869	59	6.8%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	863	65	7.5%	3.7%	4
2016/17 (Summer term)	883	55	6.2%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	865	80	9.2%	3.3%	4
2016/17 (Autumn term)	854	68	8.0%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 88 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 75 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 67 pupils

Physical Disability 16 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/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.

85%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

85%Positive

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

10%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree54%

agree30%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree33%

agree44%

disagree20%

strongly disagree3%

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

strongly agree31%

agree21%

disagree5%

strongly disagree8%

not applicable34%

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

yes18%

no82%

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

strongly agree27%

agree36%

disagree9%

strongly disagree27%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree72%

agree21%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree66%

agree25%

disagree2%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree52%

agree34%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree61%

agree31%

disagree5%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree59%

agree34%

disagree3%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree43%

agree44%

disagree2%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes87%

no13%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

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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St Damian's RC Science College

Fairfield High School for Girls

St Thomas More RC College

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Audenshaw School

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