E-ACT Blackley Academy
Victoria Avenue, Blackley, Manchester, M9 0RDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
E-ACT Blackley Academy is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 147th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 March 2024, report published 12 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 March 2024
Pupils enjoy the friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the school. Staff build positive relationships with pupils. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement. Pupils know that they must listen carefully and try hard in lessons. This helps to ensure that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), learn well in many subjects. Pupils respect and follow the school's rules. They learn to be kind to each other. The early establishment of routines, particularly for children in the Nursery and Reception classes, ensures a smooth transition to school. Promoting pupils' personal development sits at the heart of the school's work. Pupils are very well prepared for life outside school. They learn how to keep themselves and others safe from the risks that they may face. The school supports pupils to have high aspirations for their future. Pupils learn about different careers and how their own skills can develop to support their individual ambitions. The school offers pupils a range of opportunities to develop their talents and interests. Pupils enjoy attending activities such as boxing, debating and cheerleading clubs. In addition, pupil leaders make valuable contributions to the school community. For example, the well-being champions help to promote the school's positive ethos.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, pupils are not supported to remember the most important information that they will need to access learning in the future. This means that sometimes pupils are not building their knowledge over time as well as they could. The school should implement strategies in these subjects to support pupils to remember what they have learned over time.
- A small number of pupils do not read as fluently as they should. This is because they have not received the support that they need to develop their reading fluency. This can sometimes hinder them from accessing the curriculum with increasing independence. The school should ensure that these pupils are supported to become confident and fluent readers so that they can access all that the school's curriculum has to offer.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
55 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
441 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near E-ACT Blackley Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare's RC Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Crab Lane Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Crosslee Community Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Pike Fold Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Sharon Croke
- Phone
- 01617402185
- Address
- Victoria Avenue, Blackley, Manchester, M9 0RD
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 137689
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.