Manchester Academy
Manchester, M14 4PX · Manchester · secondary school
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16th 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 — 8.3/10 against 183 of them, against 6.1/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.2 · 53 | 30% | 1.60 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.3 · 73 | 25% | 1.82 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.9 · 55 | 10% | 0.55 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Manchester Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.3 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 (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,025 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,170. 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 raising their English and maths attainment to meet national expectations? What specific steps are taken to maintain the positive progress scores seen in recent years?
What Ofsted said about Manchester Academy
Overview
Manchester Academy is a happy and safe school where pupils are friendly, polite, and respectful of differences. Leaders have driven significant improvements in achievement and behaviour, creating an ambitious curriculum that benefits all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, with leaders dealing effectively with bullying and ensuring there is always someone to talk to.
- The curriculum is broad and ambitious, with a growing proportion of pupils studying the English Baccalaureate suite of subjects.
- Teachers use assessment strategies well to check understanding and provide extra help, helping pupils to "know and remember more over time."
- Reading is a priority, with staff supporting pupils, particularly those with SEND, to catch up quickly and access the curriculum.
- Pupils engage readily in trips and outdoor experiences, with high participation rates across different groups.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not identified effectively the component knowledge pupils need to learn, resulting in lower achievement.
- Some teachers have not received all the training required to deliver the personal development curriculum effectively, meaning some pupils do not learn as well as they should.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture across the school, regular staff training, and strong links with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.2 |
| 2024/25 | 45.4 |
| 2025/26 | 46.9 |
| 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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