Abraham Moss Community School
100%
Capacity
1,823
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Abraham Moss Community School
Abraham Moss Community School is a state-funded Does not apply secondary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 16. The school has 1,823 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 1,830 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Abraham Moss Community School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Josette Arnold, it falls under Manchester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of -0.07 is below the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is developing at 39.9. Additionally, ranked 1708th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 31 in Manchester.
Abraham Moss Community School is a popular choice with families — it received 539 applications for 260 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 170 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Abraham Moss Community School include Sixth Form Centre, Library, ICT Suite, Swimming Pool, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Rowing, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, DofE, Eco Club, Newspaper and 6 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.2%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Manchester, Abraham Moss Community School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Crescent Road, Manchester, Manchester, M8 5UF |
| Headteacher | Josette Arnold |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 1,823 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.2% |
| School Capacity | 1,823 / 1,830 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Jan 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.07)
1708th of 3,141
Nationally
193rd of 445
In North West
23rd of 31
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed260
539
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
170 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Abraham Moss Community School
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Contact Information
Crescent Road, Manchester
Manchester, M8 5UF
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