Manningtree High School
Manningtree, CO11 2BW · Essex · secondary school
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16th of 78 secondary schools in Essex we can score, 81 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 the 639 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 6.5/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 52.7 · 68 | 46% | 3.15 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.15 · 60 | 38% | 2.33 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.2 · 67 | 15% | 1.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Manningtree High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.15 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 6.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Chess Club and perform in Legally Blonde Junior – The Musical.
Getting in
The published school roll is 908 pupils against a stated capacity of 886. 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
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are places allocated for the next entry year?
What Ofsted said about Manningtree High School
Overview
Manningtree High School is a secondary academy where pupils respond positively to recent changes, demonstrating increased aspiration and high-quality work. The school provides a broad, ambitious curriculum with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, resulting in secure learning and sustained progress.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with complex topics "deftly broken down into smaller manageable pieces" to help pupils "secure new learning."
- Teachers explain information clearly and use detailed data to adapt teaching, ensuring pupils with SEND are "well supported to produce work of an equally high standard."
- Pupils are "safe" and confident that adults have their "best interests at the forefront of their thinking."
- The personal, social, health education and careers programmes are "well considered," helping pupils make informed decisions about their future.
- Trustees "hold school leaders to account robustly" and share the school’s vision to support every pupil.
Areas to improve
- Not all staff consistently apply agreed policies to manage behaviour, allowing some pupils to become "passive in their learning" or leave classrooms unchallenged.
- The school should ensure all staff have the expertise to "consistently apply the agreed strategies to ensure positive behaviour across the school at all times."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.2 |
| 2024/25 | 48.6 |
| 2025/26 | 49.2 |
| 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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