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Manor Croft Academy
Old Bank Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7DW, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.8 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,037
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score of 47.8 places it in the top 39% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is a commendable 70%, while 55% reach grade 5 or above. However, the EBacc entry rate of 38% may indicate room for improvement in encouraging a broader academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 8 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 47.8 | Top 39% 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 39% 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%. | 55% | Top 26% 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%. | 38% | Top 23% 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%. | 37% | Top 23% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.5%
Asian Pakistani16.7%
Asian Indian4.0%
White Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
Other0.7%
Asian Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.69402, -1.61552 · WF12 7DW
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139076
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.manorcroft.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Manor Croft Academy rated by Ofsted?
Manor Croft Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2022.
Is Manor Croft Academy a good school?
Manor Croft Academy scores 66.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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 Manor Croft Academy in GCSEs?
Manor Croft Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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