Manor Church of England Academy
York, YO26 6PA · York · secondary school
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3rd of 9 secondary schools in York we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 738 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8/10 among them, against 7.4/10 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 | 85 | 35% | 2.97 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 57.5 · 78 | 30% | 2.34 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.27 · 70 | 25% | 1.76 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.4 · 71 | 10% | 0.71 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Manor Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.27 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those starting from the same place nationally. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 8.0 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Combined Cadet Force, Board Games Club, Feminist Club, and Gardening Club. Sports include Rugby, Hockey, and Badminton. Arts options cover Art Club, Textiles Club, and Music Lessons. Trips include Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, Ski Trip Austria, and Barcelona.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,136 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How
What Ofsted said about Manor Church of England Academy
Overview
Manor Church of England Academy is a school where leaders and staff deliver a high-quality education, particularly in curriculum delivery, teaching, and inclusion. The report highlights that pupils achieve well, with outcomes significantly above national averages, and benefit from a supportive culture where they feel safe and valued. While most aspects of the school operate at a strong standard, attendance for disadvantaged pupils remains an area requiring further refinement.
Strengths
- Achievement is a "strong standard," with pupils frequently achieving "significantly higher outcomes than others nationally" and gaps between disadvantaged pupils and their peers narrowing quickly.
- Curriculum and teaching are rated at a "strong standard," supported by the effective "Manor Learning Model" which helps pupils understand expectations and connect to prior learning.
- Inclusion is a "strong standard," with comprehensive systems for identifying special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and "360 meetings" ensuring barriers for vulnerable pupils are swiftly removed.
- Leadership and governance are at a "strong standard," characterised by "highly effective self-evaluation" and an "open-door" policy that supports staff wellbeing.
- Personal development and wellbeing are at a "strong standard," with pupils described as "confident and resilient learners" who understand safety issues and value the school’s pastoral care.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "further refine their use of attendance data" to broaden strategies and improve the attendance of disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.1 |
| 2024/25 | 54.0 |
| 2025/26 | 50.4 |
| 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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