Manchester Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | Moss Lane East Moss Side Manchester M14 4PX |
| Phone | 01612321639 |
| Reference Number | 134224 |
Manchester Academy has demonstrated significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Pupils at the school are happy, feel safe, and are engaged in their learning, benefiting from a supportive environment fostered by high expectations from staff. The curriculum has been enhanced to offer a broader and more ambitious range of subjects, resulting in better engagement and participation from all students, including those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Despite these strengths, there remain areas for further development, particularly regarding the knowledge that pupils need in certain subjects to achieve their full potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1117 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 61.86%
Girls: 38.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 53.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 81% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 140 | 74 | 214 |
| 8 | 125 | 70 | 195 |
| 9 | 147 | 88 | 235 |
| 10 | 141 | 89 | 230 |
| 11 | 138 | 105 | 243 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 26.7% |
| Pakistani | 15.8% |
| Indian | 5.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.2% |
| Asian, Other | 5.2% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| White, British | 3.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Sep 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2015 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Feb 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit good behaviour and a positive attitude towards learning.
- There is effective management of attendance and behaviour, leading to reduced suspensions.
- The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum, improving student engagement significantly.
- Strong support for students with SEND and those who speak English as an additional language.
- The personal development programme promotes students' health and well-being.
- The school fosters a respectful and inclusive environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects have not effectively identified key knowledge for student learning.
- Not all teachers have received adequate training to deliver the personal development curriculum effectively.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 53.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 67 | 27 |
| Third Preference | 63 | 14 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 4 |
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Webster Primary School
Denmark Road, Greenheys, Manchester, M15 6JU |
0.15 miles |
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Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
Denmark Road, Moss Side, Manchester, M15 6JS |
0.25 miles |
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Claremont Primary School
Claremont Road, Moss Side, Claremont Primary School, Manchester, Lancashire, M14 7NA |
0.32 miles |
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The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School
20 Blue Moon Way, Rusholme, Manchester, M14 7SH |
0.46 miles |
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Heald Place Primary School
Heald Place, Rusholme, Heald Place Primary School, Manchester, M14 7PN |
0.46 miles |
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Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre
33 Epping Street, Manchester, M15 6PA |
0.67 miles |
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St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
Lincoln Grove, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, M13 0DX |
0.68 miles |
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Wilbraham Primary School
Platt Lane, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 7FB |
0.76 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
Adscombe Street, Off Alexandra Road, Moss Side, Manchester, M16 7AQ |
0.82 miles |
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Rolls Crescent Primary School
Rolls Crescent, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5FT |
0.84 miles |
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St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Loxford Street, Hulme, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M15 6BT |
0.88 miles |
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Co-op Academy Medlock
Wadeson Road, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 9UJ |
0.97 miles |
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Plymouth Grove Primary School
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0.99 miles |
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St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme
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1.02 miles |
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St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
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1.04 miles |
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St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester
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1.07 miles |
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St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
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1.08 miles |
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St Luke's CofE Primary School
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1.11 miles |
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St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Withington Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8FQ |
1.14 miles |
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St John's CofE Primary School
Clarence Road, Longsight, Manchester, M13 0YE |
1.19 miles |
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Manchester Hospital School
3rd Floor School, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, Lancashire, M13 9WL |
0.46 miles |
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Xaverian College
Lower Park Road, Manchester, M14 5RB |
0.54 miles |
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Trinity CofE High School
Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester, M15 6HP |
0.57 miles |
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IncludEd Learning
8 Alexandra Road South, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8ER |
0.74 miles |
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Loreto College
Chichester Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5PB |
0.82 miles |
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St Bede's College
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0.86 miles |
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Manchester High School for Girls
Grangethorpe Road, Manchester, M14 6HS |
0.89 miles |
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William Hulme's Grammar School
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1.01 miles |
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1.12 miles |
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1.13 miles |
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Whalley Range 11-18 High School
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1.16 miles |
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The Manchester Grammar School
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1.17 miles |
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Afifah School
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1.18 miles |
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SMS Changing Lives School
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1.25 miles |
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Withington Girls' School
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1.35 miles |
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