The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023). Boys only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.0
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
1.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
44%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 109 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 718
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 22.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Trust
- WELLACRE TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Julie Sharrock (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Irlam Road, Urmston, Manchester, Lancashire, M41 6AP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Wellacre Technology Academy a selective school?
No. Wellacre Technology Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wellacre Technology Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wellacre Technology Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wellacre Technology Academy?
Wellacre Technology Academy currently has 718 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wellacre Technology Academy take?
Wellacre Technology Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wellacre Technology Academy?
Wellacre Technology Academy is in Manchester, M41 6AP, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wellacre Technology Academy have a sixth form?
No, Wellacre Technology Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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