Explore other schools in this area
See every school around M41 6AP on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondaryBoys only
Wellacre Technology Academy
Irlam Road, Flixton, Urmston, Manchester, Lancashire, M41 6AP, Trafford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.9 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
718
Capacity
1,032
Ages
11–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.0, this school performs above the national average, placing it in the top 49% across the UK. However, only 65% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the recent Ofsted report indicates that the school requires improvement. Parents should consider these factors alongside the school's relatively low LocaleIQ score, which suggests it ranks better than only 17% of schools in the area.
Explore this location
Start from postcode M41 6AP — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Wellacre Technology Academy
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 17 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 46.0 | Top 49% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 44% | Top 43% 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%. | 25% | Top 43% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.4%
Asian Pakistani2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
White Other2.5%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Black African1.0%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Other0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
Loading map…
53.44685, -2.39499 · M41 6AP
School details
Local authorityTrafford
RegionNorth West
URN136378
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wellacre.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Wellacre Technology Academy rated by Ofsted?
Wellacre Technology Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2023.
Is Wellacre Technology Academy a good school?
Wellacre Technology Academy scores 16.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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 Wellacre Technology Academy in GCSEs?
Wellacre Technology Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.0. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near M41 6AP?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near M41 6AP with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.