How many pupils does Manor Croft Academy have?

Manor Croft Academy has 1,037 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Manor Croft Academy's Ofsted rating?

Manor Croft Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2022).

How does Manor Croft Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Manor Croft Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.9 in 2025/26.

Is Manor Croft Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Manor Croft Academy is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Manor Croft Academy?

Manor Croft Academy is located at Old Bank Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF12 7DW.

Manor Croft Academy

Old Bank Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF12 7DW

Good

Inspected 8 November 2022

Good

Ofsted

47.9

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

1,037

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Manor Croft Academy

Manor Croft Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dewsbury, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,037 pupils on roll. It is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.9 (2025/26). 39.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kirklees →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,037 / 1,050 (99%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 November 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

39.2%

Free school meals

18.7%

EAL

3.1%

SEN support

12.6%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

47.9

Attainment 8

201 pupils

53.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

67.7%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Where pupils go next

89%

Sustained destination

78%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.9%

Overall absence

32.4%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

49.97

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +4.8 vs 2023/24

21.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

12.58

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +4.0 vs 2023/24

£48,088

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,942 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

2% rate

↓ -2 vs 2023/24

5.8

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,261

Spend per pupil

£7,556

Income per pupil

53%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Old Bank Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF12 7DW
Phone: 01924325230
Principal: Kion Nikoumaram
Website: www.manorcroft.org.uk

Academy Trust

DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

Support Staff

Lunchtime Supervisor (7593)

PermanentPart time£25,614 - £25,614 (FTE) · · Grade B Point 3 (£25,614 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £4,854.21.

Closes in 7 daysView & apply

Support StaffDesign Technology

Design Technology Technician (7742)

PermanentFull time£26,847 - £27,709 (FTE) · · Grade D Points 6 to 8 (£26,847 to £27,709 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £22,599.22.

Closes 3 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Manor Croft Academy?: Manor Croft Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dewsbury, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Manor Croft Academy have?: Manor Croft Academy has 1,037 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Manor Croft Academy's Ofsted rating?: Manor Croft Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2022).
How does Manor Croft Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Manor Croft Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.9 in 2025/26.
Is Manor Croft Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Manor Croft Academy is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Manor Croft Academy?: Manor Croft Academy is located at Old Bank Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF12 7DW.

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