Manningtree High School

About Manningtree High School

Manningtree High School is an academy converter in Manningtree, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 917 pupils on roll. It is part of ALPHA TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.2 (2025/26). 13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

917 / 886 (103%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 January 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Colchester Road, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BW

Phone

01206392852

Headteacher

Benjamin Briggs

Website

http://www.manningtreehigh.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Manningtree High School?

Manningtree High School is an academy converter in Manningtree, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Manningtree High School have?

Manningtree High School has 917 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Manningtree High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Manningtree High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.2 in 2025/26.

Is Manningtree High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Manningtree High School is part of ALPHA TRUST.

Where is Manningtree High School?

Manningtree High School is located at Colchester Road, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BW.