Manchester Academy
Moss Lane East, Moss Side, Manchester, M14 4PXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Manchester Academy is a secondary school in Manchester for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 37th of 60 secondary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 September 2022, report published 16 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 September 2022
Pupils are happy at Manchester Academy. They understand that it is important to respect and celebrate the differences between people. Pupils are friendly and polite to each other regardless of gender, race or culture. Pupils value the extra support that their teachers give to them. This helps pupils to learn well. Pupils feel safe in school. Leaders deal effectively with any incidents of bullying when they occur. Pupils said that there is someone to talk to if they have any concerns. Staff have high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour. Leaders exemplify their expectations in the school's values. Pupils work hard to uphold these values. Pupils' achievement and behaviour have improved in all areas of the school. Leaders are aspirational for pupils. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from an increasingly ambitious curriculum. They achieve well. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, readily engage in a range of trips and outdoor experiences. Pupils enjoy these activities and the rates of participation by different groups of pupils are high. Many take part in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Pupils appreciate reward trips, such as visits to the Royal Albert Dock, Salford Quays and some of the national parks.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not identified effectively the component knowledge that pupils need know. Pupils do not learn as well in these subjects as a result. In these remaining subjects, leaders should identify the knowledge that pupils need to progress through the curriculum well.
- Some teachers have not received all the training that they need to deliver the personal development curriculum well. Consequently, pupils may not gain all the information that they require to become responsible citizens. Leaders should ensure that teachers receive appropriate training that equips them to deliver the personal development curriculum effectively.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
229 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,025 pupils on roll, with places for 1,170
Schools near Manchester Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity CofE High School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 50.0 |
| St Bede's College | 0.9 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 30.3 |
| Manchester High School for Girls | 0.9 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 73.7 |
| William Hulme's Grammar School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.9 |
| Dean Trust Ardwick | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Christian
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr James Eldon
- Phone
- 01612321639
- Address
- Moss Lane East, Moss Side, Manchester, M14 4PX
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 134224
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.