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E-ACT Blackley Academy
Victoria Avenue, Blackley, Manchester, M9 0RD, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.3 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
424
Capacity
480
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 58% nationally. The school serves a diverse community of 424 students and has a LocaleIQ score indicating it performs better than 66% of schools in the area. However, only 7% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in stretching the more able learners.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.1%
Black African9.9%
Asian Pakistani7.1%
White Other5.9%
Other5.7%
Black Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Asian Other1.9%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
traveller_irish0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.53320, -2.21531 · M9 0RD
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN137689
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteblackleyacademy.e-act.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is E-ACT Blackley Academy rated by Ofsted?
E-ACT Blackley Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is E-ACT Blackley Academy a good school?
E-ACT Blackley Academy scores 66.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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