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Burnage Academy for Boys
Burnage Lane, Burnage, Manchester, M19 1ER, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.8 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
983
Capacity
1,086
Ages
11–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where students achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 46.6, placing it in the top 46% nationally. The percentage of pupils achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 66%, though only 14% of students enter for the EBacc, indicating a potential area for growth in curriculum breadth. Overall, parent satisfaction is likely high, given the school's strong performance relative to others in the area.
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Last inspected: 2 October 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 46.6 | Top 46% 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%. | 66% | Top 49% 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%. | 46% | Top 44% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 19% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani59.0%
Other14.1%
Asian Bangladeshi6.7%
Asian Other3.6%
Black African3.2%
White British2.8%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Indian1.7%
White Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.42787, -2.20536 · M19 1ER
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN140703
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Burnage Academy for Boys rated by Ofsted?
Burnage Academy for Boys was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 October 2018.
Is Burnage Academy for Boys a good school?
Burnage Academy for Boys scores 79.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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 Burnage Academy for Boys in GCSEs?
Burnage Academy for Boys achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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