The Manor Academy
Mansfield, NG19 8QA · Nottinghamshire · secondary school
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32nd of 45 secondary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.6/10 against 815 of them, against 3.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 43.4 · 46 | 30% | 1.37 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.52 · 15 | 25% | 0.37 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.8 · 38 | 10% | 0.38 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Manor Academy overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted (inspected 2024-03). In 2024/25, 34.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.52 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Science Club, MESME Mathematics, DT Club, Warhammer Club, FROG Club, and the Pride Youth Network.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,204 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,450. 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 to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about The Manor Academy
Overview
The Manor Academy continues to be a good school, where staff and pupils demonstrate values of "ambition, teamwork and honesty." The institution provides an "ambitious" curriculum that prepares pupils for life in modern Britain, with high aspirations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and well-sequenced, helping pupils develop "secure knowledge" and critical thinking skills.
- Pupils with SEND "achieve well" and learn alongside peers, supported by clear procedures and regular mentor meetings.
- Reading is "prioritised," with many pupils enjoying books and effective support in place for those not yet fluent.
- Behaviour is generally "calm and orderly," with pupils treating one another with respect and feeling safe.
- Staff are "overwhelmingly positive" about their experience, valuing efforts to reduce workload while maintaining educational quality.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must more rigorously check pupils’ understanding to ensure they can "deepen their understanding and connect their learning."
- The school needs to ensure that work to support regularly absent pupils, including the most vulnerable, enables them to "attend more often."
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 | 38.7 |
| 2024/25 | 39.8 |
| 2025/26 | 43.8 |
| 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
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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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