SecondaryData as of May 2026

Denton Community Academy

Taylor Lane, Denton, Manchester, M34 3NG

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

1,281

Ages

11-16

FSM

34.9%

Capacity

1,530

Ofsted

Inadequate

Dec 2022

Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

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About Denton Community Academy

Denton Community Academy is a secondary school in Manchester, Tameside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2022 inspection). The school has around 1,281 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Taylor Lane, Manchester, M34 3NG | More schools in Tameside

Ofsted inspection history

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

Nov 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Denton Community College)
Jul 2023 — School is not taking effective action towar… (predecessor: Denton Community College)
Dec 2022 — Inadequate
Dec 2022 — Inadequate (predecessor: Denton Community College)
Nov 2021 — School remains Good (predecessor: Denton Community College)
Oct 2015 — Good (predecessor: Denton Community College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Denton Community Academy

What is Denton Community Academy's Ofsted rating?

Denton Community Academy received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

Where is Denton Community Academy located?

Denton Community Academy is a secondary school in Manchester, Tameside (M34 3NG).

How many pupils attend Denton Community Academy?

Denton Community Academy has around 1,281 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Denton Community Academy with other schools?

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