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Burnage Academy for Boys
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- Manchester M19 1ER
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils learn well and make excellent progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is good; however, some become boisterous when less supervised.
Qualifications and Training: Training programmes for teachers are very well planned.
Current Educational Practices: Teaching is challenging and captures pupils鈥� interests.
Strengths and Challenges: Leaders regularly monitor teaching quality and provide strong support.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders provide venues for meetings with parents based in the community.
Communication: Pupils have regular assessment and feedback sessions.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' opinions on homework vary.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond with determination to challenges.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The curriculum is well planned to meet pupils鈥� needs.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly. The school has thorough safeguarding arrangements.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school is a safe haven for some students.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of extra-curricular activities is available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Positive enrichment activities encouraged through accreditation programme.
Career Counselling Services: Proportion of students moving to further education or vocational training has increased.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Year 11 GCSE results are consistently strong.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Close support helps SEN pupils reach their potential.
Subjects Offered: Key stage 4 leads to a broad range of GCSE qualifications.
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Burnage Academy for Boys is a top rated, Secondary, Boys school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 953 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 53% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.6 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 53% | 98% | 47% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 12.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 29.98% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 42% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 28.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 12.36% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 17.42% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.51 | 3 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 92.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 194 | 174 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 89.11% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 29.07% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 13.11% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 40% | 29.18% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 17.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.18% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.25% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.9 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 31.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 41.43% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 25.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 12.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.33 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 89.54% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 194 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 87.57% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 28.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 13.96% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 29.57% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.21% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.89% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.07% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 7 | 22.23% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 6 | 32.66% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 6% | 23.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 3 | 10.16% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 4 | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.78 | 2.49 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 88.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 26.6% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 13.96% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 50% | 29.12% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.2% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.92% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 4 | 23.4% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 3 | 33.84% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 19.88% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 14 | 9.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 12 | 13.19% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.7 | 2.49 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 88.05% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 170 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 83.77% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 26.59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 13.09% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 26.64% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.73% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.09% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 23.17% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 34.12% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 20.88% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 11.66% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 13.39% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 86.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 145 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 46.45% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 23.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 42% | 30.55% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.59% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.14% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Burnage Academy for Boys
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
