The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 5.4 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
5.4
38.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-1.30
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
18% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 14–23
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 183
- Capacity
- 69%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr Chris Randell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
5-7 Cheapside, Manchester, M2 4WG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrown Street Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Castlefield School
Special school · 1.5km away
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre
Nursery · 1.7km away
Co-op Academy Medlock
Primary · 1.7km away
Trinity CofE High School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Pinc College
Special school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Abbey College Manchester?
Abbey College Manchester currently has 183 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abbey College Manchester take?
Abbey College Manchester caters for pupils aged 14 to 23.
Where is Abbey College Manchester?
Abbey College Manchester is in M2 4WG, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abbey College Manchester have a sixth form?
Yes, Abbey College Manchester has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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