The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024). Boys only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Jewish school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.3
4.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.28
Band 3Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Based on 30 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
34% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Jewish
Numbers
- Pupils
- 241
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 2.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Head
- Rabbi Zevi Katz (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2024 | School Inspection
School inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Beechwood, Charlton Avenue, Prestwich, Greater Manchester, M25 0PH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMe'or High School
Independent · 1.2km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Etz Chaim Boys School
Independent · 1.8km away
Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Mechinoh School
Independent · 1.9km away
Beis Yaakov High School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Brentnall Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Brentnall Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Manchester Mesivta School a selective school?
No. Manchester Mesivta School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Manchester Mesivta School's Ofsted rating?
Manchester Mesivta School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Manchester Mesivta School?
Manchester Mesivta School currently has 241 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Manchester Mesivta School take?
Manchester Mesivta School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Manchester Mesivta School?
Manchester Mesivta School is in Prestwich, M25 0PH, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Manchester Mesivta School have a sixth form?
Yes, Manchester Mesivta School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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