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Manchester Mesivta School

Bury, M25 0PHSecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Jan 2024
Progress 8
-0.42
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 32 places
Ranking
#2,486
of 3,141 nationally

About Manchester Mesivta School

Manchester Mesivta School is a state-funded Jewish secondary school for boys in Bury, with a current roll of 241 pupils against a capacity of 396. It sits 12th out of 14 same-type schools in the local authority, placing it in the bottom half of Bury’s secondary landscape. For context, the top-performing peers in the area are Holy Cross College, The Derby High School, and Parrenthorn High School, all of which rank higher on Progress 8. The school is oversubscribed for its 2025/26 intake, receiving 36 applications for 32 places and offering all 32 to first-preference applicants, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.13. This suggests a loyal local demand despite its middling league position. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024 rated it Requires Improvement overall, though inspectors noted that both its sixth-form provision and personal development are Good, indicating pockets of strength within a broader need for improvement.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterJewish
AddressBeechwood, Prestwich, Bury, M25 0PH
HeadteacherZevi Katz
Local AuthorityBury
Number of Pupils241
Free School Meals (FSM)2.5%
School Capacity241 / 396 (61% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Science LabsLibraryGymnasiumSports HallICT SuiteAstro TurfDining HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsTennis CourtsPlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

FootballCross CountryRugbyHockeyMartial ArtsAthleticsBasketball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubScience ClubDramaGardeningChoirNewspaperModel United NationsArt ClubYoung Enterprise

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Manchester Mesivta School

Manchester Mesivta School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.