Manor School
Wellingborough, NN9 6PA · North Northamptonshire · secondary school
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19th of 19 secondary schools in North Northamptonshire we can score, 21 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 906 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 1 | 35% | 0.02 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 26.2 · 9 | 30% | 0.27 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.32 · 26 | 25% | 0.64 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.2 · 13 | 10% | 0.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Manor School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.32 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Inadequate in October 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 851 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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 plan to address the Inadequate Ofsted rating and the negative Progress 8 score? What specific support structures are in place for pupils who are falling behind in English and maths? How does the current pupil number of 851 affect class sizes and individual attention?
What Ofsted said about Manor School
Overview
The report states that the school’s overall effectiveness is ‘Inadequate’, citing that the curriculum ‘does not provide pupils with the knowledge and skills that they need to achieve well’. It notes that expectations are ‘too low’ and teaching quality is ‘inconsistent’, though new leaders are beginning to address these issues with some positive early impacts.
Strengths
- The sixth-form curriculum is ‘better’, particularly in vocational courses, where teaching is ‘more consistent’.
- New systems for attendance and behaviour are having a ‘positive impact’, with suspension rates reduced dramatically.
- The school offers a ‘suitably broad curriculum’ with access to academic and vocational courses.
- Staff report that leaders are ‘considerate of their well-being’ and support professional development.
- A new ‘work, world, and wellness’ curriculum supports pupils’ personal development and safety.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure pupils benefit from a ‘well-planned and well-implemented curriculum’ to secure knowledge and qualifications.
- Expectations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) must be raised, and teaching adapted to meet their needs.
- The school needs robust systems to identify gaps in reading knowledge and monitor alternative provision effectively.
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 | 41.8 |
| 2024/25 | 40.0 |
| 2025/26 | 38.2 |
| 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
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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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