Wellacre Technology Academy
Manchester, M41 6AP · Trafford · secondary school
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15th of 18 secondary schools in Trafford we can score, 19 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 914 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 4.4/10 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 | 17 | 35% | 0.60 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.1 · 53 | 30% | 1.59 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.32 · 26 | 25% | 0.64 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.9 · 60 | 10% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wellacre Technology Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.0, 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. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 3.7 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 Eco Ambassadors, Science Club, Chess Club, Duke of Edinburgh, Industrial Cadets, the STEM Challenge in Design Technology, the Bite Back Programme, and The Holocaust Project.
Getting in
The published school roll is 727 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,032. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for grade 5 or above in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Wellacre Technology Academy
Overview
Wellacre Technology Academy is described as a school where leaders are committed to improving the life chances of every pupil, with significant progress made since the last inspection. The report highlights a positive culture where pupils feel safe, valued, and proud of their school, supported by robust inclusion and personal development programmes. While teaching and behaviour meet expected standards, the report notes that improvements in curriculum and teaching have not yet translated into sustained high achievement in national examinations.
Strengths
- Inclusion is rated at a "strong standard," with "highly impactful decisions" supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Personal development and wellbeing are rated at a "strong standard," featuring a robust programme where values of "respect and tolerance truly permeate school life."
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility."
- Attendance and behaviour are at an "expected standard," with "harmonious and studious" classrooms and bullying not tolerated.
- Leaders provide effective pastoral support and a "highly effective careers programme," ensuring pupils progress to suitable next steps.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure monitoring systems lead to improved pupil achievement in national examinations at the end of key stage 4, particularly in English and mathematics.
- Leaders should refine assessment strategies to provide pupils with regular opportunities to revisit work and "deepen their knowledge across the curriculum."
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," meaning leaders have established an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.6 |
| 2024/25 | 46.0 |
| 2025/26 | 47.9 |
| 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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