Manchester Communication Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Silchester Drive Harpurhey Manchester M40 8NT |
| Phone | 01612020161 |
| Reference Number | 136105 |
Manchester Communication Academy is performing well overall, with a 'Good' grade across most inspection domains and an 'Outstanding' rating for personal development. The school prioritizes creating a supportive community where students find a sense of belonging. Students actively participate in various responsibilities and enjoy a broad curriculum that reflects their diverse backgrounds. The leadership's focus on high-quality education helps pupils achieve ambitious standards, especially those facing social disadvantages. However, there are areas needing improvement, particularly regarding the support for key stage 4 pupils struggling with reading. The school aims to enhance its approach to help these students catch up and develop their reading skills effectively. Overall, the school is committed to fostering a positive learning environment while addressing specific challenges related to reading support for older students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1299 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.65%
Girls: 50.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 59.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 44.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 136 | 149 | 285 |
| 8 | 119 | 131 | 250 |
| 9 | 131 | 119 | 250 |
| 10 | 123 | 122 | 245 |
| 11 | 136 | 133 | 269 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 31.3% |
| African | 17.2% |
| Pakistani | 7.2% |
| White, Other | 6.6% |
| Unclassified | 5.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 24 Apr 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2011 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong sense of belonging and community involvement among pupils.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum catering to diverse pupil needs.
- High-quality professional development for staff enhances teaching.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Robust emphasis on personal development and social values.
Areas for Improvement
- Inadequate support for some key stage 4 pupils struggling with reading.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.6% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 150 | 39 |
| Third Preference | 163 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 17 | 12 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Manchester Communication Primary Academy
49 Parkstead Drive, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 5QN |
0.14 miles |
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St Augustine's CofE Primary School
St Augustine Street, Monsall, Manchester, M40 8PL |
0.26 miles |
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St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Upper Monsall Street, Miles Platting, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 8NG |
0.34 miles |
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Saviour CofE Primary School
Eggington Street, Collyhurst, Manchester, M40 7RH |
0.36 miles |
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St Malachy's RC Primary School
Eggington Street, Collyhurst, Manchester, M40 7RG |
0.43 miles |
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Collyhurst Nursery School
Teignmouth Avenue, Manchester, M40 7QD |
0.5 miles |
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Oasis Academy Harpur Mount
Alfred Street, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 5XR |
0.69 miles |
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Oasis Academy Temple
Smedley Lane, Cheetham, Temple Primary School, Manchester, M8 8SA |
0.7 miles |
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Irk Valley Community School
Waterloo Street, Lower Crumpsall, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 5XH |
0.81 miles |
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Park View Community Primary Academy
Varley Street, Miles Platting, Manchester, M40 7EJ |
0.87 miles |
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Abbott Community Primary School
Livesey Street, Collyhurst, Manchester, Lancashire, M40 7PR |
0.87 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Capstan Street, Blackley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9 4DU |
0.87 miles |
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St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Balmfield Street, Cheetham, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 0SP |
0.9 miles |
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St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Livesey Street, Collyhurst, Manchester, M4 5HF |
0.92 miles |
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Moston Lane Community Primary School
Moston Lane, Moston, Manchester, M9 4HH |
0.98 miles |
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The Olive School, Manchester
151 Heywood Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 0DF |
0.98 miles |
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Lily Lane Primary School
74 Kenyon Lane, Moston, Manchester, M40 9JP |
1 miles |
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St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Bacup Street, Moston, Manchester, M40 9HF |
1.13 miles |
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Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Wilson Road, Blackley, Manchester, M9 8BG |
1.2 miles |
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St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester
Moss Bank, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5AB |
1.23 miles |
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Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester
40 Rayburn Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 8DT |
0.65 miles |
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Orchard House Specialist High School
6 Sawley Road, Miles Platting, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 8EZ |
0.65 miles |
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
38 Rayburn Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 8DT |
0.73 miles |
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Abraham Moss Community School
Crescent Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 5UF |
1.07 miles |
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Harpurhey Alternative Provision School
Christ Church Parish Hall, Water Street, Harpurhey, Manchester, Lancashire, M9 5US |
1.27 miles |
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The Cooperative College
Holyoake House, Manchester, M60 0AS |
1.44 miles |
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Beis Ruchel Girls School
11 Norton Street, Salford, M7 4AJ |
1.54 miles |
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The King David High School
Eaton Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5DY |
1.55 miles |
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Chetham's School of Music
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1.58 miles |
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Bnos Yisroel School Manchester
Leicester Road, Salford, Lancashire, M7 4DA |
1.59 miles |
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Manchester Senior Girls School
138 Leicester Road, Salford, M7 4GB |
1.61 miles |
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OYY Lubavitch Boys School
4 Upper Park Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, M7 4HL |
1.68 miles |
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The Greens ENS
202 Droylsden Road, Newton Heath, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 1NZ |
1.72 miles |
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Mechinoh School
13 Upper Park Road, Salford, Lancashire, M7 4HY |
1.75 miles |
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Sol Christian Academy
115, Fairfield Street, M12 6EL |
1.83 miles |
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Aim Habonim
51 Rigby Street, Salford, M7 4NX |
1.83 miles |
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Abbey College Manchester
5-7 Cheapside, Off King Street, Manchester, M2 4WG |
1.83 miles |
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Connell Co-Op College
301 Alan Turing Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 3BS |
1.88 miles |
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The East Manchester Academy
60 Grey Mare Lane, Beswick, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 3DS |
1.88 miles |
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Co-op Academy Manchester
Plant Hill Road, Higher Blackley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9 0WQ |
1.89 miles |