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Manchester Academy
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- Manchester M14 4PX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well across most subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are well equipped to ensure pupils learn effectively.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use effective assessment strategies.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers need more training for personal development curriculum.
Opportunities for Involvement: High participation in school trips and activities.
Communication: Regular communication through Parent View and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents can provide feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal effectively with bullying incidents.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have introduced a more ambitious curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe; leaders handle bullying well.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding with regular staff training.
Extracurricular Offerings: High rates of participation in trips and outdoor experiences.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities and trips support academic achievement.
Career Counselling Services: Improved programme for careers information and guidance.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils receive effective support and achieve well.
Subjects Offered: Broad and ambitious curriculum across all subjects.
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About Us
Manchester Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Christian school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1086 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Manchester Academy never rests on its laurels and strives for the greatest standards of performance. Become a well-rounded, intelligent person with the freedom to be creative in your thinking. to strive for the best for both oneself and others; having the bravery to stand by our beliefs and take risks for the right causes; having the courage to stand by our beliefs and take risks for the right causes; Creative thinking is the ability to envision possibilities and turn them into reality. In all we do, we should practise respect for ourselves and for others. a desire to seize opportunities, identify what is right, and pursue one's interests and talents. determination to succeed despite challenges. The United Learning chain of academies includes Manchester Academy. The Best in Everyone serves as the motto for all United Learning academies. We hold our students to a high standard in order to live up to our motto. attain the highest level of attendance, conduct, and personal development possible. Strive for success, just as Manchester Academy will work hard to support and inspire them. To be a great place for students to be and for parents to have their child educated a customised programme to accommodate a learner profile that is extremely complex Every student of consequence and no student left behind. Since opening in September 2003, Manchester Academy has established itself as a school transferring the life chances of some of the most disadvantaged young people. It fulfils a major role in regeneration of the area and in contributing to community capacity. The academy has close and highly effective partnerships with renowned universities, local and nationwide businesses as well as United Learning.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.5 | 15.1 | 16 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 38% | 48% | 37% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | 0.16 | 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 | 44.6 | 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 | 38% | 29.98% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 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 | 39% | 28.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 12.36% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 17.42% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.02 | 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 | 87% | 92.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 230 | 174 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 89.11% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 29.07% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 13.11% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 30% | 29.18% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.18% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | -0.01 | 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 | 41.4 | 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 | 35% | 31.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 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 | 31% | 25.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 12.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.74 | 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 | 91% | 89.54% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 233 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 87.57% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 28.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 13.96% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 33% | 29.57% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.21% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.89% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | SP | 1.07% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.09 | 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 | 39.9 | 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 | 32% 3 | 22.23% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 1 | 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 | 8% | 23.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 1 | 10.16% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% 2 | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.2 | 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 | 92% | 88.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 26.6% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 13.96% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 29.12% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.2% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 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 | 39 | 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 | 35% 5 | 23.4% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 7 | 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 | 11% | 19.88% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 1 | 9.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% 4 | 13.19% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.17 | 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 | 90% | 88.05% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 170 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 83.77% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 26.59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 13.09% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 26.64% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 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 | -0.14 | 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 | 36.9 | 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 | 30% | 23.17% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 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 | 12% | 20.88% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 11.66% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 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 | 87% | 86.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 167 | 145 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 46.45% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 23.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 11.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 30.55% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.59% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Manchester Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
