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The East Manchester Academy

Manchester, M11 3DSSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Mar 2025
Progress 8
-0.13
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
118 1st-choice / 208 places
Ranking
#1,854
of 3,141 nationally

About The East Manchester Academy

Parent opinion at The East Manchester Academy is notably positive. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering responses from 68 families, 82% said they would recommend the school to other parents. That’s a strong signal, especially given the school’s context. The school was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, with 330 applications for 208 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.59. Of those, 118 first-preference families received offers. Parents reported particularly high satisfaction with their child’s happiness and safety: 89% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 89% felt their child is safe. The school’s leadership and management were rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent inspection, and personal development was also judged Outstanding. Behaviour and attitudes, along with quality of education, were rated Good. This is a significant improvement from the previous inspection in 2023, when the school was rated Requires Improvement overall.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address60 Grey Mare Lane, Manchester, Manchester, M11 3DS
HeadteacherJacqueline Bowen
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils1,031
Free School Meals (FSM)60.8%
School Capacity1,031 / 1,100 (94% full)

The full report on this school

What 68 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Mar 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 1 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Sixth Form CentreDining HallPlaying FieldsSwimming PoolMusic RoomsTennis CourtsSports HallArt StudiosICT SuiteTheatre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

SwimmingMartial ArtsAthleticsRowingBasketballDanceHockeyCricket

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChessArt ClubBook ClubCodingOrchestraYoung 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 The East Manchester Academy

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