The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
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
37%
4.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
62%
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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 234 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 129 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,339
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 55.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- THE DEAN TRUST
- Head
- Mr Steven Worthington
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
345 Stockport Road, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire, M13 0LF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 483m away
Cambian Birch House School
Independent · 753m away
Stanley Grove Primary Academy
Primary · 936m away
St Agnes C of E Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Xaverian College
16 plus · 1.2km away
The Manchester Grammar School
Independent · 1.5km away
St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme
Primary · 1.6km away
Crowcroft Park Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dean Trust Ardwick's Ofsted rating?
Dean Trust Ardwick was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dean Trust Ardwick?
Dean Trust Ardwick currently has 1,339 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dean Trust Ardwick take?
Dean Trust Ardwick caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dean Trust Ardwick?
Dean Trust Ardwick is in Manchester, M13 0LF, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dean Trust Ardwick have a sixth form?
No, Dean Trust Ardwick does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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