Manchester Academy

About Manchester Academy

Manchester Academy is an academy sponsor led in Manchester, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,117 pupils on roll. The school has a Christian religious character. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 September 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.9 (2025/26). 58.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 78.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Manchester →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,117 / 1,170 (95%)

Religious Character

Christian

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

27 September 2022

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

Moss Lane East, Manchester, Manchester, M14 4PX

Phone

01612321639

Principal

James Eldon

Website

http://www.manchester-academy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Manchester Academy?

Manchester Academy is an academy sponsor led in Manchester, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Manchester Academy have?

Manchester Academy has 1,117 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Manchester Academy's Ofsted rating?

Manchester Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 September 2022).

How does Manchester Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Manchester Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.9 in 2025/26.

Is Manchester Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Manchester Academy is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Manchester Academy?

Manchester Academy is located at Moss Lane East, Manchester, Manchester, M14 4PX.