The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.6
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 95 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 983
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 49.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- BURNAGE ACADEMY FOR BOYS
- Head
- Mr Karl Harrison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Burnage Lane, Burnage, Manchester, M19 1ER
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTithe Barn Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Priestnall School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Heaton School
Special school · 1.3km away
Freshfield Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Covenant Christian School
Independent · 1.6km away
Moor House Independent School
Independent · 1.6km away
Stella Maris School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Burnage Academy for Boys a selective school?
No. Burnage Academy for Boys is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Burnage Academy for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Burnage Academy for Boys was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burnage Academy for Boys?
Burnage Academy for Boys currently has 983 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burnage Academy for Boys take?
Burnage Academy for Boys caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Burnage Academy for Boys?
Burnage Academy for Boys is in Manchester, M19 1ER, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burnage Academy for Boys have a sixth form?
No, Burnage Academy for Boys does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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