Manchester Academy
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Attainment 8 of 45.2 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 45.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 53%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.30
- Confidence interval:
- [0.05, 0.54]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 229 | 45.2 | — | 52.8% | 56.3% | 4.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 220 | 43.2 | +0.30 | 50.9% | 50.9% | 4.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 224 | 44.6 | +0.16 | 52.0% | 39.0% | 4.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 259 | 41.4 | -0.01 | 48.0% | 31.0% | 3.7 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Manchester for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 134224 |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Principal James Eldon |
| Trust | UNITED LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | M14 4PX |
| Latest pupils | 229 |
| FSM eligible | 53.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Moss Lane East, Moss Side, Manchester, M14 4PX
http://www.manchester-academy.org/View local authority page1612321639| DfE number | 6905 |
| UKPRN | 10018124 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2003 |
| GIAS updated | 30 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 16 Nov 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 27 Sept 2022 |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2022 |