Burnage Academy for Boys is a secondary school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Burnage Academy for Boys currently has around 983 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 49.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a pakistani background (59%). other (any other ethnic group) pupils make up about 14.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 9% who stay in school sixth forms and 31% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Burnage Lane, Manchester, M19 1ER |
| Website: | http://www.burnage.manchester.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01614321527 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Manchester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Karl Harrison |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 140703 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/10/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 1086 |
| Number of Pupils: | 983 |
| Number of Boys: | 983 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.4% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 59.00% | 580 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 14.10% | 139 |
| Bangladeshi | 6.70% | 66 |
| Other Asian | 3.60% | 35 |
| African | 3.20% | 31 |
| White British | 2.80% | 28 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 25 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 17 |
| Other White | 1.50% | 15 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 2,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green End Primary School Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1DR | - not rated | 180 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green End Infant School Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1DR | - not rated | 226 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green End Primary School Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1DR | - not rated | 283 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester Burnage Lane , M19 1DR | 3out of 4 | 283 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybarn Primary School Briarfield Road , Withington M20 4SR | - not rated | 660 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Burnage Media Arts College Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 2out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | 4out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanifah Small School Burnage Children's Centre , Broadhill Road M19 1AG | - not rated | 345 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawfold School St James Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4RE | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton School St James Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4RE | 2out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornfield School Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Covenant Christian School 48 Heaton Moor Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4NX | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.