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Manor Church of England Academy

York, YO26 6PASecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
Progress 8
+0.27
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
227 1st-choice / 238 places
Ranking
#903
of 3,141 nationally

About Manor Church of England Academy

Manor Church of England Academy is a popular choice among York families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 432 applications for 238 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.82. Of those, 227 families put it as their first preference, and 226 first-preference offers were made, so the vast majority of first-choice applicants secured a place. While the school doesn't publish a formal parent-view survey percentage, the high demand alone signals strong local confidence. The school is a state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form, and it operates as a Church of England academy. It currently has 1,141 pupils on roll, which is slightly above its official capacity of 1,086, reflecting its popularity. The headteacher is Jordan Cairns, and the school's most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in 2022, rated it Good across the board, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMillfield Lane, York, York, YO26 6PA
HeadteacherJordan Cairns
Local AuthorityYork
Number of Pupils1,141
Free School Meals (FSM)14.1%
School Capacity1,141 / 1,086 (105% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
LibrarySports HallScience LabsArt StudiosGymnasiumMusic RoomsTheatrePlaying FieldsTennis CourtsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

FootballMartial ArtsDanceRugbyBasketballGymnasticsCricketRowingSwimmingHockey

Clubs & Activities

DramaModel United NationsChoirGardeningArt ClubBook ClubFilm ClubYoung EnterpriseCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:35

Source: mce.hlt.academy. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Manor Church of England Academy

Manor Church of England Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.