St Anne's Church of England Academy
Hollin Lane, Middleton, Manchester, M24 6XNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Anne's Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Manchester for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 105 schools in Rochdale. It ranks 48th of 60 secondary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 July 2024, report published 16 September 2024
- 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 10 July 2024
The school has created a warm and welcoming environment for pupils. Teachers get to know pupils well and they have high ambitions for their success. From the very start of Year 7, the school instils clear expectations for pupils' academic development. Teachers support pupils to build successfully on their prior knowledge. Pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), follow a broad and ambitious curriculum. They benefit from the positive changes that the school has made to the quality of education that it provides. As a result of these improvements, pupils are achieving increasingly well across a range of subjects. The vast majority of pupils behave well in lessons and around school. They have strong relationships with staff. This helps pupils to feel safe and happy at school. Pupils prosper from a range of wider opportunities. For example, a growing number of pupils take part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme or perform in the school show. Pupils from all backgrounds are encouraged to participate in a wide range of clubs, such as anime, debating, music and e-sports. The curriculum is complemented by a range of trips, including visits to London and Italy. The school's flag football champions told inspectors that they are looking forward to visiting Ohio to take part in an international tournament.
What the school should improve
- From time to time, the school's assessment strategies hinder teachers from addressing pupils' misconceptions or forgotten learning as quickly as they could. Occasionally, some pupils develop gaps in their knowledge. The school should ensure that teachers are fully equipped to make effective use of assessment information to remedy pupils' gaps in knowledge.
- Some pupils struggle to improve their low rates of attendance. As a result, these pupils do not receive the full benefit of the ambitious curriculum that the school offers. The school should review the effectiveness of its strategies to support pupils and their families to improve attendance rates and reduce persistent absenteeism.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
154 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
817 pupils on roll, with places for 900
Schools near St Anne's Church of England Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 40.9 |
| Edgar Wood Academy | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Elizabeth House School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
| Newhouse Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 38.9 |
| Dixons Middleton Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 40.3 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CRANMER EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Mr Chris Heyes
- Phone
- 01616432643
- Address
- Hollin Lane, Middleton, Manchester, M24 6XN
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- URN
- 135313
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.