The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.0
10.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
22.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 226 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 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 91 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,141
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- York
- Trust
- HEARTWOOD LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jordan Cairns (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Millfield Lane, Nether Poppleton, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 6PA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLidgett Grove School
Special school · 998m away
Northfield School
Special school · 1.2km away
Carr Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Carr Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Poppleton Ousebank Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Poppleton Road Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Vale of York Academy
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Manor Church of England Academy a selective school?
No. Manor Church of England Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Manor Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Manor Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Manor Church of England Academy?
Manor Church of England Academy currently has 1,141 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Manor Church of England Academy take?
Manor Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Manor Church of England Academy?
Manor Church of England Academy is in York, YO26 6PA, in the York local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Manor Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, Manor Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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