The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.6
4.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
10.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 169 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 917
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- ALPHA TRUST
- Head
- Mr Benjamin Briggs (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Manningtree High School a selective school?
No. Manningtree High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Manningtree High School's Ofsted rating?
Manningtree High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Manningtree High School?
Manningtree High School currently has 917 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Manningtree High School take?
Manningtree High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Manningtree High School?
Manningtree High School is in Manningtree, CO11 2BW, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Manningtree High School have a sixth form?
No, Manningtree High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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