Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Manchester, M8 8DT · Manchester · secondary school
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1st 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 — 9.8/10 against 423 of them, against 9.3/10 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 | 68.4 · 89 | 30% | 2.68 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.02 · 98 | 25% | 2.44 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 61.8 · 93 | 10% | 0.93 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 58.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +1.02 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and participate in netball, football, badminton, cricket, rounders, and gymnastics.
Getting in
The published school roll is 659 pupils against a stated capacity of 800. 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 new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities? What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Overview
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy is described as a school where "leadership is the jewel in the school’s crown," driving a culture in which "all pupils flourish." The report highlights "exceptional" standards across all evaluation categories, noting that pupils make "impressive progress" and are "phenomenally well equipped to take up their place in society."
Strengths
- Pupils achieve "consistently above national averages" in examinations, with disadvantaged pupils outperforming the national average for non-disadvantaged peers.
- Attendance is maintained at "consistently high standards," supported by "compassionate and tailored support" for those facing barriers.
- Behaviour is "exemplary," with "no low-level disruption in lessons" and bullying being "extremely rare."
- The curriculum is "meticulously designed," with staff using "frequent and purposeful checks" to address misconceptions swiftly.
- Inclusion is underpinned by the ‘Every Star Matters’ framework, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "exceed national averages" for progress.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.0 |
| 2024/25 | 58.2 |
| 2025/26 | 61.8 |
| 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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