Burnage Academy for Boys
Manchester, M19 1ER · Manchester · secondary school
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3rd of 31 secondary schools in Manchester we can score, 32 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.6/10 against 270 of them, against 8.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 57.8 · 78 | 30% | 2.35 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.85 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.9 · 77 | 10% | 0.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burnage Academy for Boys overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.85 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess, Gaming, and Politics clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,021 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,086. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in transitioning from primary to secondary education? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the Chess, Gaming, and Politics clubs structured to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Burnage Academy for Boys
Overview
Burnage Academy for Boys continues to be an outstanding school, providing an exceptional education where pupils typically achieve far above national averages. The report describes the school as a "haven" where pupils concentrate on learning, supported by staff who hold conduct to the highest standard and foster positive relationships.
Strengths
- The school has constructed a "broad and rich curriculum of the highest quality," meticulously identifying information to ensure staff know exactly what to teach.
- Staff deliver the curriculum with "expertise and passion," skilfully layering new learning and using assessment strategies to ensure pupils remember an "extraordinary wealth of knowledge."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "thrive here," receiving detailed support based on thorough identification of their additional needs.
- Reading is a high priority, with pupils encountering a "broad canon of carefully chosen texts" and immersing themselves in rich subject-specific language.
- The school’s personal development programme is "noteworthy," helping pupils learn about important modern societal issues such as democracy and harmful gender stereotypes.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.1 |
| 2024/25 | 46.6 |
| 2025/26 | 51.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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