The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.9
1.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
16.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
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
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 193 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,031
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 60.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- GREATER MANCHESTER EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Jacqueline Bowen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2023 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Inadequate
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Location
60 Grey Mare Lane, Beswick, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 3DS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is The East Manchester Academy's Ofsted rating?
The East Manchester Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The East Manchester Academy?
The East Manchester Academy currently has 1,031 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The East Manchester Academy take?
The East Manchester Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The East Manchester Academy?
The East Manchester Academy is in Manchester, M11 3DS, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The East Manchester Academy have a sixth form?
No, The East Manchester Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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