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The East Manchester Academy
60 Grey Mare Lane, Beswick, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 3DS, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.5 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,031
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.9, placing it in the top 71% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 82% recommending the school, although the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 46%, which may be a consideration for some families.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 41.9 | Bottom 29% 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%. | 46% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (68 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
School has high expectations
87%
Progress is communicated
85%
Behaviour is good
84%
School supports development
84%
School keeps me informed
82%
I'd recommend this school
82%
School responds to concerns
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British28.6%
Black African20.8%
Black Other11.3%
Other10.0%
Asian Pakistani4.6%
Asian Other4.2%
White Other3.7%
Asian Chinese3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
traveller_irish0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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53.47767, -2.19505 · M11 3DS
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN144494
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The East Manchester Academy rated by Ofsted?
The East Manchester Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is The East Manchester Academy a good school?
The East Manchester Academy scores 58.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The East Manchester Academy?
Based on 68 Ofsted Parent View responses, The East Manchester Academy receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The East Manchester Academy in GCSEs?
The East Manchester Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.9. 46% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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