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Manchester Academy
Moss Lane East, Moss Side, Manchester, M14 4PX, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.9 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,117
Capacity
1,170
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 45.2, placing it in the top 53% of schools nationally. While 57% of students attain grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, particularly in the percentage achieving grade 5 or above at 38%. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, though the LocaleIQ score suggests some areas for development compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.2 | Bottom 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 57% | Bottom 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 33% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 56% | Top 35% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 29% | Top 35% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African26.7%
Other21.6%
Asian Pakistani15.8%
Asian Indian5.6%
Asian Other5.2%
Mixed Other5.2%
White Other4.3%
White British3.4%
Black Other3.1%
Asian Bangladeshi2.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Location
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53.45780, -2.23475 · M14 4PX
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN134224
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.manchester-academy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Manchester Academy rated by Ofsted?
Manchester Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2022.
Is Manchester Academy a good school?
Manchester Academy scores 39.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Manchester Academy in GCSEs?
Manchester Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.2. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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