Burnage Academy for Boys

A outstanding academy converter school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Burnage Academy for Boys.

Manchester, M191ER Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
73.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.85
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 74.6%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
2 October 2018
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Burnage Lane
Burnage
Manchester, M191ER
Phone
1614321527
Website
burnage.manchester.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140703
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Burnage Lane, Burnage, Manchester, M19 1ER
Website
http://www.burnage.manchester.sch.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BURNAGE ACADEMY FOR BOYS
Capacity
1086 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
953
Free School Meals
48.1% (458 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (28 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
51.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.8
English Attainment 8:
11.1
Maths Attainment 8:
10.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.8
Ebacc English:
91.3%
Ebacc Entry:
15.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
67.6%
Ebacc Languages:
42.8%
Ebacc Maths:
97.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.85
Progress 8 Range:
0.60 to 1.10

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
74.6 (+22.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
51.1 (+11.6 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.85 (+1.0 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
159
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
953 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Resilience Independence Care

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher’s Welcome: Welcome to Burnage Academy for Boys. We know the skills boys need to thrive and have developed a school environment where all pupils can be the best they can be through our values of resilience, independence and care.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Art club Lego Club Debating Sports clubs Duke of Edinburgh programme

Sports

Football Cricket Badminton Basketball Climbing Weightlifting Wrestling Table tennis

Facilities

The Hive (self-contained off-site educational unit) Buxworth Base (Residential/Activity Centre near Buxton) Sports hall with wooden sprung floor 3G football pitches Outdoor hard court Grass pitches Rooms available for hire

Curriculum Highlights

Three year KS3 curriculum Full range of GCSE and vocational courses at KS4 10% of KS3 curriculum time dedicated to SMSC experiences and activities Cultural capital embedded within all subject areas Delivery of reading and numeracy interventions Whole school focus on reading across the curriculum via disciplinary literacy Whole school focus on extended writing Specific literacy initiatives: KS3 reading programme, Accelerated Reader, dedicated library Duke of Edinburgh programme A 5 year careers programme which builds links with FE, HE and industry Enrichment including visits to museums, galleries and local community engagement projects Onsite allotment and school community garden including hens and fishpond CPD supports teaching and learning

Admissions Criteria

PAN increased to 210 for 2023-24; Places will normally be offered up to the PAN; Applications are handled by Manchester City Council; Oversubscription policy applies; For more information see the Admissions Policy.

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