The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.0
3.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 171 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 967
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- NENE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Adam Crawte (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Inadequate
July 2024 | School Inspection
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
May 2016 | Short Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Mountbatten Way, Raunds, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6PA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Manor School a selective school?
No. Manor School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Manor School's Ofsted rating?
Manor School was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in October 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Manor School?
Manor School currently has 967 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Manor School take?
Manor School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Manor School?
Manor School is in Wellingborough, NN9 6PA, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Manor School have a sixth form?
Yes, Manor School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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