Is Wellacre Technology Academy a boys school?

Yes — Wellacre Technology Academy is a boys school.

How many pupils does Wellacre Technology Academy have?

Wellacre Technology Academy has 718 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Wellacre Technology Academy's Ofsted rating?

Wellacre Technology Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023).

How does Wellacre Technology Academy perform at GCSE?

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

Is Wellacre Technology Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wellacre Technology Academy is part of WELLACRE TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Wellacre Technology Academy?

Wellacre Technology Academy is located at Irlam Road, Manchester, Trafford, M41 6AP.

Wellacre Technology Academy

Irlam Road, Manchester, Trafford, M41 6AP

Requires Improvement

Inspected 17 October 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

47.9

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

718

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Wellacre Technology Academy

Wellacre Technology Academy is an academy converter in Manchester, Trafford, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 718 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of WELLACRE TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.9 (2025/26). 21.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Trafford →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 718 / 1,032 (70%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 October 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

21.2%

Free school meals

7.6%

EAL

4.2%

SEN support

16.9%

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

128 pupils

46.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

69.5%

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

90%

Sustained destination

84%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.5%

Overall absence

17.8%

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.

38.32

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

18.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

4.8

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

£52,175

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,672 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

4.5

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£7,706

Spend per pupil

£7,685

Income per pupil

51%

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: Irlam Road, Manchester, Trafford, M41 6AP
Phone: 01617485011
Principal: Julie Sharrock
Website: http://www.wellacre.org/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wellacre Technology Academy?: Wellacre Technology Academy is an academy converter in Manchester, Trafford, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
Is Wellacre Technology Academy a boys school?: Yes — Wellacre Technology Academy is a boys school.
How many pupils does Wellacre Technology Academy have?: Wellacre Technology Academy has 718 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Wellacre Technology Academy's Ofsted rating?: Wellacre Technology Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023).
How does Wellacre Technology Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Wellacre Technology Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.9 in 2025/26.
Is Wellacre Technology Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Wellacre Technology Academy is part of WELLACRE TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Wellacre Technology Academy?: Wellacre Technology Academy is located at Irlam Road, Manchester, Trafford, M41 6AP.