The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.4
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 103 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
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 688
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Trust
- EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr ANTHONY CAMPBELL
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Bradfield Road, Urmston, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M41 9PD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighfield Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School
Primary · 415m away
Lostock High School
Secondary · 758m away
The Orchards
Free school · 886m away
Kingsway Primary School
Primary · 977m away
Barton Clough Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Davyhulme Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Moss Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy a selective school?
No. St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 688 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is in Manchester, M41 9PD, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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