SchoolScoresE-ACT Blackley Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of E-ACT
Victoria Avenue, Blackley, Manchester, M9 0RD
0161 740 2185 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 March 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
34 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Manchester comparisons use the 72 of its 132 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 60 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 48th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 49th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 40th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 32nd highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 11% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 36% | 56% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 31 parents who had raised a concern Joint 40th highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 37th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Manchester figures pool parents at the Manchester schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
55 pupils in this year group.
62% — 4 points above the Manchester average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Manchester. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 40 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 38 |
| Of those, offered a place | 38 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 77 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 21st highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 62.7% | 48.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 38th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 4.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 65th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.1% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 106th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.3% | 45.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 39th lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 47th lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 86th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 92nd lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 20th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 82% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.5 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 25th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 64% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.5 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 71st highest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 40% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 13.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Clare's RC Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crab Lane Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crosslee Community Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pike Fold Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Primary School, Alkrington 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alkrington Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rhodes Green CE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 0% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is E-ACT Blackley Academy's Ofsted rating?
E-ACT Blackley Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 March 2024.
How did E-ACT Blackley Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend E-ACT Blackley Academy?
91% of the 34 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend E-ACT Blackley Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is E-ACT Blackley Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 38 families put E-ACT Blackley Academy as their first choice for 40 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 38 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137689.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.