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Burnage Academy for Boys
Outstandinggraded 31/01/2024Ages 11–16983 pupils
Burnage Academy for Boys is a boys' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Manchester. The school has around 983 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 31/01/2024, Burnage Academy for Boys was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.9), an average Attainment 8 score of 51.4 and 56% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Manchester can view Burnage Academy for Boys's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 31/01/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 846.6
England avg 45.1 · was 51.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.9
Grade 5+ English & maths46%
England avg 45% · was 56% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths66%
England avg 65% · was 75% in 2023/24
EBacc entry14%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.99
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake53.3%
Free school meals53.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language57.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled91%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.8%
Attendance91.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher14.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence26.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Manchester
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