St Anne's Church of England Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Hollin Lane Middleton Manchester M24 6XN |
| Phone | 01616432643 |
| Reference Number | 135313 |
St Anne’s Church of England Academy is performing well overall, having improved from its previous inspection grade of requires improvement to a good rating. The school has established a supportive environment where pupils thrive academically and socially. Teachers foster strong relationships with the students, which promotes a sense of safety and belonging. There have been notable improvements in the curriculum and assessment strategies, contributing to better pupil outcomes, especially for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, challenges remain with a small number of pupils struggling with low attendance, which can hinder their learning experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 786 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.75%
Girls: 50.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 85 | 71 | 156 |
| 8 | 76 | 89 | 165 |
| 9 | 61 | 67 | 128 |
| 10 | 88 | 91 | 179 |
| 11 | 81 | 77 | 158 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 54.2% |
| African | 13.5% |
| Unclassified | 7.5% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 23 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Apr 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 May 2009 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Teachers have high ambitions for pupils' success.
- The school provides a broad and ambitious curriculum.
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff create a supportive environment.
- Improvements in attendance for many pupils have been secured.
- The school effectively meets the needs of pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Some assessment strategies do not effectively identify pupils' misconceptions.
- A small number of pupils have low attendance rates affecting their learning.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 51.3% |
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 | 147 | 17 |
| Third Preference | 99 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 1 |
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