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Manchester Communication Academy
Silchester Drive, Harpurhey, Manchester, M40 8NT, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.6 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,299
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.5, placing it in the top 58% nationally. Approximately 60% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 57% enter the EBacc, indicating a commitment to a broad curriculum. However, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students achieving grade 5 or above in these core subjects, which stands at 36%.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 44.5 | Bottom 43% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 57% | Top 37% 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%. | 28% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.3%
Black African17.2%
Black Other10.0%
Other7.9%
Asian Pakistani7.2%
White Other6.6%
Mixed Other3.8%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Asian Other2.3%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Indian1.0%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.50192, -2.21589 · M40 8NT
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN136105
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Manchester Communication Academy rated by Ofsted?
Manchester Communication Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2024.
Is Manchester Communication Academy a good school?
Manchester Communication Academy scores 54.6/100 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 Manchester Communication Academy in GCSEs?
Manchester Communication Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.5. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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