Manchester Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Manchester Academy.

Manchester, M144PX Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
60.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.3
English & Maths grade 4+ %
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 51.8%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
27 September 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Moss Lane East
Moss Side
Manchester, M144PX
Phone
1612321639
Website
manchester-academy.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
134224
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Moss Lane East, Moss Side, Manchester, M14 4PX
Website
http://www.manchester-academy.org/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1170 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,086
Free School Meals
55.3% (601 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
43.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.8
English Attainment 8:
8.9
Maths Attainment 8:
8.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.8
Ebacc English:
98.6%
Ebacc Entry:
21.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
78.6%
Ebacc Languages:
62.7%
Ebacc Maths:
98.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.30
Progress 8 Range:
0.05 to 0.54

Key Performance Indicators

Progress 8:
0.3 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
181
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,086 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Education With Character"

Motivated Academic Global Inclusive Community

Manchester Academy is part of United Learning. United Learning ethos and values emphasise the best in everyone, with a Christian roots expression in which the ethos is fully inclusive and welcomes and respects students and staff of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Manchester Academy, a multi-award winning secondary school, located at the heart of the Oxford Road Corridor. We strive to provide a world-class education to one of Manchester's most vibrant neighbourhoods.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Astronomy Boxing Chess Languages Duke of Edinburgh Award

Facilities

Six laboratories using the latest technology Two multi-material workshops Seven Business / ICT suites Drama Studio and Auditorium Lecture Theatre and Assembly Hall Music Suite and Recording Studio Sports Field and Astro Turf Pitch (flood-lit/all-weather) A four-court Sports Hall and Gymnasium Library / Learning Resource Centre Faith Room

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum rooted in the National Curriculum Rosenshine Principles guiding teaching and learning Key knowledge is explicitly taught and skills are modelled in small chunks Knowledge and skills are ordered, sequenced, and revisited to build long-term memory Entitlement: all students have the right to learn what is in the Manchester Academy curriculum Coherence: curriculum is sequenced to build connections within and between subjects Mastery: foundational knowledge and skills are secure before progression Adaptability: core content designed with students' context; teachers adapt delivery Representation: curriculum includes British Values and supports students new to the country Education with Character: curriculum, SMSC development, co-curricular provision and ethos

Admissions Criteria

Manchester Academy has an admission number of 240 for Year 7 in September 2026. The Academy is open to students of all abilities and backgrounds and accepts students of all faiths and none. If a child has a statement of special educational needs naming the academy in the statement, they will be given a special priority over other admissions. In-year admissions are dealt with by Manchester City Council, and appeals can be made to the Independent Appeal Panel.

Financial Information

Manchester Academy is free of charge and open to students of all abilities and backgrounds.

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