Ofsted: Good

Manor Academy Sale

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

personMs Pam Symonds

corporate_fareTHE SOVEREIGN TRUST

location_onSale, M33 5JX

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

203

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Attainment 8

2.8

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GCSE Rank

#22 in Trafford

#4,393 of 4,663 nationally

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Manor Academy Sale is a Academy special converter school in Sale, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Manor Academy Sale is an academy special converter in Sale, Trafford, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It is part of THE SOVEREIGN TRUST. The school has approximately 198 pupils on roll, of whom 49% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.8, placing the school #22 in Trafford and #4,393 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

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

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 6.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.6 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

2.8

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.26

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

3.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.35

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.52

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

2.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.33

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.86

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.07

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.96

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.03

2018

Progress 8 Score

-1.89

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0

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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

91%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 February 2024

Inspection Report

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04 October 2018

Inspection Report

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17 January 2016

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-10-04

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-11-19

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-01-25

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

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

4.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.5%(7 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 198 pupils. During this period, there were 9 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	198	9	4.5%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	196	9	4.6%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	207	10	4.8%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	207	11	5.3%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	208	13	6.2%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	204	10	4.9%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	203	11	5.4%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	204	15	7.4%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	201	10	5.0%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	200	3	1.5%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	202	10	5.0%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	190	9	4.7%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	191	1	0.5%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	189	7	3.7%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	172	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	172	4	2.3%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	171	12	7.0%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	157	0	0.0%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	158	1	0.6%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	159	1	0.6%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	160	0	0.0%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	156	3	1.9%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	156	4	2.6%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	155	5	3.2%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	154	8	5.2%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	153	6	3.9%	3.1%

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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 63 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 46 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 40 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 17 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 11 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 4 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 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.

85.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

85.0%Positive

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

31.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree33%

agree41%

disagree13%

strongly disagree8%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree31%

agree33%

disagree26%

strongly disagree10%

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

strongly agree44%

agree18%

disagree13%

strongly disagree10%

don't know3%

not applicable13%

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

yes97%

no3%

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

strongly agree58%

agree21%

disagree11%

strongly disagree8%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree36%

agree36%

disagree8%

strongly disagree10%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree46%

agree28%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

don't know8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree41%

agree31%

disagree18%

strongly disagree10%

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

strongly agree41%

agree44%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

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

strongly agree18%

agree54%

disagree15%

strongly disagree13%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree44%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes72%

no28%

Manor Academy Sale

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

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

Staffing

Teacher Turnover