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Wellacre Technology Academy
Requires Improvementgraded 17/10/2023Ages 11–16718 pupilsFaithNone
Wellacre Technology Academy is a boys' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Manchester, within the Trafford local authority. The school has around 718 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 17/10/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 45.3 and 46% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Manchester can view Wellacre Technology Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 17/10/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 3 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Quality of education
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 846
England avg 45.1 · was 45.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths41%
England avg 45% · was 47% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths65%
England avg 65% · was 72% in 2023/24
EBacc entry44%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.03
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake21.2%
Free school meals21.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language7.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled54%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.9%
Attendance91.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence22.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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