Droylsden Academy

About Droylsden Academy

Droylsden Academy is an academy sponsor led in Manchester, Tameside, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 936 pupils on roll. It is part of TAME RIVER EDUCATIONAL TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.7 (2025/26). 39.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Tameside →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

936 / 930 (101%) · over capacity

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

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

Manor Road, Manchester, Tameside, M43 6QD

Phone

01613017600

Headteacher

Ed Mayell

Website

http://www.droylsdenacademy.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Droylsden Academy?

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

How many pupils does Droylsden Academy have?

Droylsden Academy has 936 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Droylsden Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Droylsden Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.7 in 2025/26.

Is Droylsden Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Droylsden Academy is part of TAME RIVER EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is Droylsden Academy?

Droylsden Academy is located at Manor Road, Manchester, Tameside, M43 6QD.