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Denton Community Academy

Inadequategraded 14/12/2022Ages 11–161,281 pupils
Manchester, M34 3NG
Tameside

Denton Community Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Manchester, within the Tameside local authority. The school has around 1,281 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 14/12/2022 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing secondary schools in Manchester can view Denton Community Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Manchester (M34 3NG), Denton Community Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionInadequate

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationInadequate
Behaviour & attitudesInadequate
Personal developmentInadequate
Leadership & managementInadequate
Last inspected 14/12/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 4 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake38.4%
Free school meals38.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language8.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled84%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
All schools in ManchesterSee the full area report for M34 3NG