Wellacre Technology Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Trafford |
| Address | Irlam Road, Urmston, M41 6AP |
| School Website | www.wellacre.org/ |
| Telephone | 1617485011 |
| URN | 136378 |
School Census
| Total | 653 |
| Girls/Boys | 0/653 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 0.0%/100.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 113 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/10/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 17/10/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 09/05/2017 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/10/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 09/05/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 17 October 2023 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 21 June 2022 | School inspection | View |
| 09 May 2017 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 05 November 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 20 May 2015 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 18 April 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 2.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.81 |
| Progress 8 | -0.32 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60% |
| Entering EBacc | 10% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.64 |
| Progress 8 | -0.35 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.58 |
| Progress 8 | -0.42 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 246 |
| As first preference | 128 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 155 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 128 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 231 |
| As first preference | 106 |
| As second preference | 56 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 160 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 106 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 226 |
| As first preference | 99 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 174 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 99 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 237 |
| As first preference | 79 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 152 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 79 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 247 |
| As first preference | 95 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 140 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 95 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 208 |
| As first preference | 91 |
| As second preference | 53 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 124 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 91 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 209 |
| As first preference | 78 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 121 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 78 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 215 |
| As first preference | 87 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 131 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 86 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 200 |
| As first preference | 83 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 123 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 83 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 260 |
| As first preference | 103 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 102 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 252 |
| As first preference | 95 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 95 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 17% |
| not applicable | 42% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 75% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 17% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 17% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 67% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 67% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Delamere School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Irlam Road, , M41 6AP
Acre Hall Primary School
(0.11 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Irlam Road, Urmston, M41 6NA
St Monica's RC Primary School
(0.23 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Woodsend Road South, Urmston, M41 6QB