The short version
84% capacity.
- This school does not have a sixth form
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 29 days per year on average — over a month of school.
41% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
10% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,281
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 34.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Donald Cumming
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Taylor Lane, Denton, Manchester, Lancashire, M34 3NG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEgerton Park Arts College
Secondary · Very close
Russell Scott Primary School
Primary · 330m away
Hawthorns Community School
Special school · 564m away
St Mary's RC Primary School
Primary · 849m away
Audenshaw School
Secondary · 914m away
St Thomas More RC College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Greswell Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
Poplar Street Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Denton Community Academy?
Denton Community Academy currently has 1,281 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Denton Community Academy take?
Denton Community Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Denton Community Academy?
Denton Community Academy is in Manchester, M34 3NG, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Denton Community Academy have a sixth form?
No, Denton Community Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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