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Dean Trust Ardwick

Manchester, M13 0LFSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
Progress 8
+0.12
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
167 1st-choice / 259 places
Ranking
#1,257
of 3,141 nationally

About Dean Trust Ardwick

Dean Trust Ardwick is a heavily oversubscribed secondary school in Manchester, and it is easy to see why it draws so many local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 523 applications for just 259 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.02. That means more than two families applied for every available spot, and 167 of those applicants listed it as their first preference. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the sheer volume of applications is a strong signal of its reputation in the community. The school is a mixed, non-religious state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form. It currently houses 1,339 pupils, which is above its official capacity of 1,200, so it is clearly a popular choice among Manchester families.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address345 Stockport Road, Ardwick, Manchester, Manchester, M13 0LF
HeadteacherSteven Worthington
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils1,339
Free School Meals (FSM)55.9%
School Capacity1,339 / 1,200 (112% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (12 Jul 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Jun 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Science LabsICT SuiteDining HallSixth Form CentreAstro TurfSports HallLibraryPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

RowingNetballRoundersCricketDanceRugbyCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubScience ClubYoung EnterpriseOrchestraModel United NationsEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: deantrustardwick.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Dean Trust Ardwick has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.