Droylsden Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | MANOR ROAD DROYLSDEN MANCHESTER GREATER MANCHESTER M43 6QD |
| Phone | 01613017600 |
| Reference Number | 135864 |
Droylsden Academy continues to be recognized as a good school, maintaining high standards in both academic achievement and student well-being. Pupils express pride in attending the school, where they feel safe, accepted, and supported by staff. The school's curriculum is broad and ambitious, designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, and is frequently updated based on careful consideration by leaders and teachers. While most pupils achieve well and are prepared for future educational and employment opportunities, there is a noted issue concerning the support for some students struggling with reading.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 936 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.88%
Girls: 47.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 109 | 75 | 184 |
| 8 | 91 | 103 | 194 |
| 9 | 96 | 89 | 185 |
| 10 | 108 | 88 | 196 |
| 11 | 91 | 86 | 177 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66.9% |
| Unclassified | 6.9% |
| African | 4.9% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Sep 2022 | School inspection |
| 14 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jul 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Dec 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of pride and acceptance in their school.
- The school maintains a strong culture of safeguarding and pastoral support.
- Leaders prioritize continuous professional development for teachers.
- The curriculum is well-structured and ambitious, promoting deep understanding.
- Pupils are actively engaged in leadership roles and extra-curricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Support for a minority of pupils struggling with reading is underdeveloped.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 20 | 0 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 67.3% |
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 | 188 | 24 |
| Third Preference | 119 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 168 | 36 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Manchester Road Primary Academy
Manchester Road, Droylsden, Manchester, Lancashire, M43 6GD |
0.16 miles |
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Greenside Primary School
Greenside Lane, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7RA |
0.34 miles |
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Fairfield Road Primary School
Grove Street, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6AF |
0.42 miles |
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St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Chappell Road, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7NA |
0.47 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Church Street, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7BR |
0.55 miles |
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Seymour Road Academy
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0.59 miles |
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Moorside Primary School
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0.64 miles |
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0.65 miles |
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1.17 miles |
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1.27 miles |
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Fairfield High School for Girls
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1.2 miles |
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1.36 miles |
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1.45 miles |
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