E-ACT Blackley Academy
Manchester, M9 0RD · Manchester · primary school
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48th of 123 primary schools in Manchester we can score, 137 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 — 6.8/10 against 527 of them, against 4.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
E-ACT Blackley Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and after-school club. Activities include Debate Mate, homework clubs, yoga, rugby, dance, multi-sports, gymnastics, boxing, taekwondo, and football, alongside a residential visit.
Getting in
The published school roll is 441 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available during the residential visit? How are the various sports clubs scheduled to avoid conflicts with homework clubs?
What Ofsted said about E-ACT Blackley Academy
Overview
Pupils enjoy a “friendly and welcoming atmosphere” where staff build positive relationships, helping children feel “happy and safe.” The school maintains “high expectations for pupils’ achievement” and promotes personal development that sits “at the heart of the school’s work,” preparing pupils well for life outside school.
Strengths
- Teachers deliver an “ambitious” curriculum with “confidence and expertise,” explaining new learning clearly.
- The school has “prioritised the teaching of reading,” with well-trained staff delivering phonics “consistently well” so most pupils read “confidently and fluently” by Year 2.
- Personal development is “Outstanding,” with pupils learning about equality, diversity, and mental health through an “exceptionally rich offer.”
- Effective procedures identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive necessary support to follow the same curriculum as peers.
- Leaders forge “strong relationships with families and the local community,” providing practical help through a community hub to support attendance and engagement.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, pupils are not supported to remember key information, hindering their ability to “build their knowledge over time.”
- A small number of pupils do not read as fluently as they should because they have not received adequate support to develop reading fluency, which can hinder independent access to the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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