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Manchester Communication Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Manchester Communication Academy
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Manchester Communication Academy
- Secondary
- Manchester M40 8NT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils successfully meet the ambitious standards set for their achievement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Classrooms are calm, orderly environments where pupils focus well on learning activities.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are equipped to be experts in curriculum design and delivery.
Current Educational Practices: School provides a highly effective program of professional development supported by skilled coaches.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff value time given to refine classroom practice, but support in reading for key stage 4 is underdeveloped.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have opportunities to train as 鈥榞uardian angels鈥� and volunteer in community services.
Communication: The school communicates effectively via Ofsted Parent View and offers platforms for parent feedback.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are satisfied with the school's involvement in the community and their child鈥檚 progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The leadership works tirelessly to understand and remove barriers to learning through family engagement.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership has developed an exceptional programme for knowledge and skills needed in modern society.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, creating a positive culture that puts pupils鈥� interests first.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school promotes pupils' welfare through various community-focused programmes.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy a range of clubs like 'write your own TV series' and competitive sports.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are challenged to balance academics with extracurricular activities, promoting resilience.
Career Counselling Services: An exceptional programme of careers advice helps pupils make informed and aspirational choices.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff adapt the curriculum effectively so that pupils with SEND learn well.
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About Us
Manchester Communication Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1261 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 Good 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 | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13 | - | 15.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 53% | 98% | 28% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | 0.69 | 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 | 51.3 | 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 | 53% | 29.98% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 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 | 45% | 28.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 12.36% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 17.42% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.50 | 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 | 90% | 92.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 237 | 174 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 89.11% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 29.07% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 13.11% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 29.18% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 17.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.18% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -0.16 | 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 | 42.8 | 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% | 31.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 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 | 17% | 25.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 12.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.02 | 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 | 89% | 89.54% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 240 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 87.57% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 28.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 13.96% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 29.57% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 16.21% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.89% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | 0.08 | 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 | 43.2 | 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 | 28% 3 | 22.23% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 5 | 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 | 62% | 23.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 7 | 10.16% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 13 | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.76 | 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 | 89% | 88.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 187 | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 26.6% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 13.96% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 35% | 29.12% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.2% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | 0.24 | 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 | 45.1 | 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 | 31% 2 | 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 | 30% | 19.88% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 5 | 9.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 3 | 13.19% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.68 | 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 | 88% | 88.05% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 226 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 83.77% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 26.59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 13.09% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 26% | 26.64% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.73% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.09% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | 0.35 | 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 | 47.2 | 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 | 33% | 23.17% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 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 | 24% | 20.88% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 11.66% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 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 | 81% | 86.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 207 | 145 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 46.45% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 23.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 30.55% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.59% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.14% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
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 Manchester Communication Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1