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Droylsden Academy
Manor Road, Droylsden, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M43 6QD, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.2 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
936
Capacity
930
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, notably achieving an Attainment 8 score in the top 40% nationally and a 70% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above. Parental satisfaction appears strong, as reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 55% of schools. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at 42%, indicating a potential area for growth in encouraging students to pursue a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 14 September 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 47.7 | Top 40% 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%. | 70% | Top 40% 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%. | 49% | Top 37% 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%. | 42% | 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
White British66.9%
Black African4.9%
White Other3.3%
Mixed Other3.2%
Asian Chinese3.2%
Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.48231, -2.15711 · M43 6QD
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN135864
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.droylsdenacademy.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Droylsden Academy rated by Ofsted?
Droylsden Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 September 2017.
Is Droylsden Academy a good school?
Droylsden Academy scores 55.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% 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 Droylsden Academy in GCSEs?
Droylsden Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.7. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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