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Wellacre Technology Academy

Irlam Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 6AP

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Boys

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Oct 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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46.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.3%
Basics 9-5
40.5%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

46.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2343.546.4
2023/2445.646.4
2024/2546.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.340.00
2023/24-0.320.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
44.3%
EBacc APS
4.03
EBacc 9-5
17.6%
EBacc 9-4
25.2%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Flixton Girls School
1.61 km away · Academy converter
Good
Urmston Grammar Academy
2.29 km away · Academy converter
Good
Irlam and Cadishead Academy
2.76 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Changing Lives
2.8 km away · Other independent special school
Manor Academy Sale
3.63 km away · Academy special converter
Good

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About Wellacre Technology Academy

Wellacre Technology Academy is a secondary school in Manchester, Trafford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.0. The school has around 718 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Irlam Road, Manchester, M41 6AP | More schools in Trafford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Wellacre Technology Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Jun 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. May 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Wellacre Technology Academy

What is Wellacre Technology Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wellacre Technology Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Wellacre Technology Academy's latest exam results?
Wellacre Technology Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.0. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Wellacre Technology Academy located?
Wellacre Technology Academy is a secondary school in Manchester, Trafford (M41 6AP).
How many pupils attend Wellacre Technology Academy?
Wellacre Technology Academy has around 718 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Wellacre Technology Academy with other schools?
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