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E-ACT Blackley Academy

Manchester, M9 0RDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 36 places
Ranking
#7,193
of 13,686 nationally

About E-ACT Blackley Academy

E-ACT Blackley Academy is a popular choice among local families, with 35 of the 36 available places for the 2025/26 academic year going to first-preference applicants. The school received 75 applications in total, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.08, meaning more than two families applied for every place. While the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the high demand suggests a strong reputation in the community. The school is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site, and is led by headteacher Sharon Croke. It is non-denominational and co-educational, with 424 pupils on roll against a capacity of 480. Over 61% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average and reflects the school's role in a diverse, inner-city area of Manchester.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressVictoria Avenue, Manchester, Manchester, M9 0RD
HeadteacherSharon Croke
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils424
Free School Meals (FSM)61.1%
School Capacity424 / 480 (88% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
GymnasiumLibrarySports HallDining HallPlaying FieldsForest School

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballAthleticsSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingEco ClubChessBook Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

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E-ACT Blackley Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.