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Details

Age Range3-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityManchester
AddressVictoria Avenue, M9 0RD
School Websitehttps://blackleyacademy.e-act.org.uk
Telephone1617402185
URN137689

School Census

Total 435
Girls/Boys 240/195
Girls/Boys Ratio 55.2%/44.8%
% pupils where English not first language 17.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 250
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 16.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
12/03/2024 Good
28/01/2014 Good
01/12/2010 Inadequate
Inspection Date 12/03/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 28/01/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 01/12/2010
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
12 March 2024School inspection: GoodView
14 June 2018Short inspectionView
28 January 2014Full inspection: GoodView
25 September 2012Monitoring visitView

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard62%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading102
Maths101
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard58
Pupils achieving at a higher standard3
Reading101.0
Maths101.0
Reading Progress-1.6
Writing Progress0.0
Maths Progress-0.2
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard39%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard2%
Reading99.0
Maths99.0
Reading Progress-5.0
Writing Progress-0.2
Maths Progress-5.6
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard60%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard7%
Reading102
Maths103
Reading Progress-2.4
Writing Progress0.7
Maths Progress-0.8

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications73
As First Preference39
As second preference15
As third preference11
Total Offers Made40
first preference offers39
second preference offers0
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications95
As First Preference49
As second preference20
As third preference14
Total Offers Made52
first preference offers49
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications93
As First Preference43
As second preference25
As third preference8
Total Offers Made44
first preference offers43
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications69
As First Preference41
As second preference12
As third preference10
Total Offers Made44
first preference offers41
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications75
As First Preference47
As second preference14
As third preference12
Total Offers Made49
first preference offers47
second preference offers0
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications90
As First Preference57
As second preference17
As third preference13
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers57
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications71
As First Preference41
As second preference19
As third preference9
Total Offers Made45
first preference offers41
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.02%
Total Applications96
As First Preference53
As second preference16
As third preference21
Total Offers Made59
first preference offers52
second preference offers2
third preference offers2
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications100
As First Preference49
As second preference27
As third preference19
Total Offers Made58
first preference offers49
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications95
As First Preference46
As second preference28
As third preference17
Total Offers Made59
first preference offers46
second preference offers7
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications77
As First Preference42
As second preference21
As third preference10
Total Offers Made49
first preference offers42
second preference offers3
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
68%
agree
24%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
65%
agree
26%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
56%
agree
32%
disagree
12%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
9%
agree
3%
disagree
15%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
0%
not applicable
68%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
68%
agree
24%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
59%
agree
15%
disagree
12%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
3%
not applicable
9%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
29%
no
71%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
50%
agree
0%
disagree
40%
strongly disagree
10%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
62%
agree
29%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
74%
agree
24%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
59%
agree
35%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
76%
agree
24%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
74%
agree
15%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
9%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
65%
agree
21%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
12%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
91%
no
9%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
54.1%
african ethnic origin
13%
pakistani ethnic origin
5.7%
any other white background ethnic origin
5.3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
4.3%
any other black background ethnic origin
3.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
2.5%
white and asian ethnic origin
2.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin
1.8%
caribbean ethnic origin
1.1%
indian ethnic origin
0.9%
white and black african ethnic origin
0.7%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
58.6%
african ethnic origin
12.2%
pakistani ethnic origin
5.7%
any other white background ethnic origin
5.3%
any other black background ethnic origin
3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
2.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
2.8%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.8%
caribbean ethnic origin
1.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin
1.1%
white and black african ethnic origin
0.9%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
0.9%
chinese ethnic origin
0.9%

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