Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityManchester
AddressAbbey Hey Lane, M18 8RL
URN146239

School Census

Total 1826
Girls/Boys 861/965
Girls/Boys Ratio 47.2%/52.8%
% pupils where English not first language 20.7%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 759
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 15.2%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
01/03/2016 Outstanding
26/02/2014 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 01/03/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 26/02/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 51.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 53.90%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 68.90%
Entering EBacc 65.70%
EBacc average point score 4.64
Progress 8 0.34
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 51%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 72%
Entering EBacc 62%
EBacc average point score 4.45
Progress 8 0.55
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 56%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 70%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.48
Progress 8 0.5

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.34%
Total Applications940
As first preference437
As second preference254
As third preference167
Total Offers Made357
first preference offers327
second preference offers26
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.26%
Total Applications895
As first preference418
As second preference209
As third preference176
Total Offers Made347
first preference offers331
second preference offers11
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.20%
Total Applications759
As first preference401
As second preference199
As third preference112
Total Offers Made354
first preference offers333
second preference offers19
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications853
As first preference403
As second preference207
As third preference183
Total Offers Made358
first preference offers325
second preference offers24
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.54%
Total Applications972
As first preference512
As second preference251
As third preference165
Total Offers Made356
first preference offers333
second preference offers18
third preference offers4

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree74%
agree18%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree83%
agree11%
disagree2%
strongly disagree5%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree74%
agree23%
disagree0%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree26%
agree6%
disagree2%
strongly disagree3%
don't know2%
not applicable62%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree65%
agree30%
disagree2%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree44%
agree5%
disagree2%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
not applicable42%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes29%
no71%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree79%
agree11%
disagree0%
strongly disagree11%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree91%
agree6%
disagree3%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree79%
agree17%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree73%
agree20%
disagree2%
strongly disagree5%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree67%
agree29%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree83%
agree17%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree71%
agree20%
disagree2%
strongly disagree6%
don't know2%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes92%
no8%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin40.8%
african ethnic origin17.4%
any other black background ethnic origin5.7%
any other white background ethnic origin5.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin3.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3.3%
pakistani ethnic origin3%
white and black african ethnic origin2.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.7%
caribbean ethnic origin2.2%
chinese ethnic origin1.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%
indian ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin44.6%
african ethnic origin14.3%
any other black background ethnic origin7.6%
any other white background ethnic origin5.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin4.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3.9%
white and black african ethnic origin3.3%
pakistani ethnic origin3%
caribbean ethnic origin2.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.3%
chinese ethnic origin1.1%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%
indian ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

St Clement's CofE Primary School

(0.40 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Abbey Hey Lane, , M11 1LR

St Anne's RC Primary School

(0.47 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Clarendon Road, , M34 5QA

Abbey Hey Primary Academy

(0.55 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Abbey Hey Lane, , M18 8PF

Fairfield High School for Girls

(0.60 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-16, Gender: Girls

Address: Fairfield Avenue, , M43 6AB