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Dean Trust Ardwick

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personMr Steven Worthington

corporate_fareTHE DEAN TRUST

location_onManchester, M13 0LF

language Visit Website phone 1619722988

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,292

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Attainment 8

46.6

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GCSE Rank

#16 in Manchester

#1,437 of 3,216 nationally

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

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School Summary

Dean Trust Ardwick is an academy sponsor led in Manchester, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of THE DEAN TRUST. The school has approximately 1,339 pupils on roll, of whom 59% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6, placing the school #16 in Manchester and #1,437 of 3,216 nationally. 36.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 9.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

36.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.0%

Entering EBacc62.40%

EBacc APS4.21

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58.30%

EBacc APS3.9

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS3.93

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS4.53

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

85%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

11 July 2023

Inspection Report

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23 May 2018

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2018-05-23

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

9.6%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.2%(83 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 1,339 pupils. During this period, there were 128 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 9.6%, 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)	1,339	128	9.6%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,321	120	9.1%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,326	136	10.3%	7.4%	4
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,315	55	4.2%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,315	153	11.6%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,289	142	11.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,292	206	15.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,288	100	7.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,254	74	5.9%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,258	32	2.5%	4.9%	3
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,245	66	5.3%	4.4%	5
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,259	35	2.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,268	2	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,281	70	5.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,134	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,134	42	3.7%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,125	22	2.0%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	896	19	2.1%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	893	33	3.7%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	862	35	4.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	646	30	4.6%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	652	27	4.1%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	642	32	5.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	410	13	3.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	397	12	3.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	384	16	4.2%	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.

Other Difficulty/Disability 60 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 55 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 21 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 15 pupils

Visual Impairment 11 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Physical Disability 4 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.

83.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

88.0%Positive

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

45.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree43%

agree32%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know17%

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

strongly agree38%

agree49%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know8%

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

strongly agree34%

agree48%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

don't know12%

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 agree43%

agree42%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree46%

agree43%

disagree3%

don't know8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree42%

agree51%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree42%

agree51%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree43%

agree32%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know17%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree31%

agree43%

disagree3%

strongly disagree5%

don't know18%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes85%

no15%

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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

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.

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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