The East Manchester Academy
60 Grey Mare Lane, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3DSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The East Manchester Academy is a secondary school in Manchester for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 47th of 60 secondary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 March 2025, report published 1 May 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 March 2025
The sense of community is tangible in this inclusive school. Pupils thrive under the care of staff who know them well. The 'REACH' values of respect, equality, ambition, care and hard work are an everyday part of school life. Visitors are welcomed warmly by pupils who are proud of their school. The East Manchester Academy (TEMA) embodies hope and ambition for all its pupils. All pupils benefit from extensive personal development opportunities through the 'TEMA offer'. Extra-curricular activities and visits are incorporated into the school day so all pupils develop their cultural knowledge and understanding through high-quality experiences. Many pupils also play sports for the school, take part in the school production or complete their Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme. Pupil leadership roles are sought after highly. Pupils' views are valued and acted upon. The school has high expectations for all its pupils. Pupils understand the value of the education they receive. They are studious in lessons and learn well in most subjects. Pupils are taught about appropriate behaviour. As a result, they fully understand the high expectations of the school. Most pupils behave very well. Pupils trust staff to deal swiftly with any incidents of poor behaviour. Pupils have highly positive relationships with one another and with staff. All members of the school community are valued.
What the school should improve
- The school has not ensured that some older pupils who struggle with reading get the support they need to help them become fluent readers. This hinders these pupils in accessing the curriculum as the school intends. The school should ensure that it provides appropriate support for pupils who struggle with reading across all age groups.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
212 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,035 pupils on roll, with places for 1,100
Schools near The East Manchester Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Connell Co-Op College | 0.1 miles | No Ofsted inspection |
| Music Stuff | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Sol Christian Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good |
| Progress Schools - Gorton | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GREATER MANCHESTER EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Jacqueline Bowen
- Phone
- 01612308039
- Address
- 60 Grey Mare Lane, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3DS
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 144494
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.