The short version
Average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
44.1
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
13.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
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
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
14%
Based on 145 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 79 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 786
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 48.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Trust
- CRANMER EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Mr Chris Heyes (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2021 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Hollin Lane, Middleton, Manchester, M24 6XN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlderman Kay School
Special school · 729m away
Newlands School
Special school · 919m away
Hollin Primary School
Primary · 934m away
Hopwood Hall College
16 plus · 941m away
Middleton Parish Church School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton
Primary · 1.4km away
Boarshaw Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Anne's Church of England Academy a selective school?
No. St Anne's Church of England Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Anne's Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Anne's Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Anne's Church of England Academy?
St Anne's Church of England Academy currently has 786 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Anne's Church of England Academy take?
St Anne's Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Anne's Church of England Academy?
St Anne's Church of England Academy is in Manchester, M24 6XN, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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