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Manchester Communication Academy
Goodgraded 21/05/2024Ages 11–161,299 pupils
Manchester Communication Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Manchester. The school has around 1,299 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/05/2024, Manchester Communication Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 44.6 and 44% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Manchester can view Manchester Communication Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 21/05/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 844.5
England avg 45.1 · was 44.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths36%
England avg 45% · was 43% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths60%
England avg 65% · was 64% in 2023/24
EBacc entry57%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.97
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake63.1%
Free school meals63.1%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language40.0%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled104%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.1%
Attendance89.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher13.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence29.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Manchester
All schools in Manchester →Manchester Communication Primary AcademyGood · 0.1 miSt Augustine's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miSaviour CofE Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.4 miSt Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.3 miCollyhurst Nursery SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt Malachy's RC Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 mi
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