The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.2
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
56%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 224 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,117
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 53.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Eldon (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2015 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Moss Lane East, Moss Side, Manchester, M14 4PX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmClaremont Primary School
Primary · 509m away
The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 735m away
Heald Place Primary School
Primary · 737m away
Xaverian College
16 plus · 862m away
Wilbraham Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Bede's College
Independent · 1.4km away
Manchester High School for Girls
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Manchester Academy a selective school?
No. Manchester Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Manchester Academy's Ofsted rating?
Manchester Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Manchester Academy?
Manchester Academy currently has 1,117 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Manchester Academy take?
Manchester Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Manchester Academy?
Manchester Academy is in Manchester, M14 4PX, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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