The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 61% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 424
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 61.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Head
- Sharon Croke (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Victoria Avenue, Blackley, Manchester, M9 0RD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCo-op Academy Manchester
Secondary · 633m away
Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School
Free school · Grammar · 876m away
Crab Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Crosslee Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Pike Fold Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Bowker Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is E-ACT Blackley Academy's Ofsted rating?
E-ACT Blackley Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend E-ACT Blackley Academy?
E-ACT Blackley Academy currently has 424 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does E-ACT Blackley Academy take?
E-ACT Blackley Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is E-ACT Blackley Academy?
E-ACT Blackley Academy is in Manchester, M9 0RD, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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