SchoolScoresEden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Girls only · Muslim
Part of STAR ACADEMIES
40 Rayburn Way, Manchester, M8 8DT
0161 329 7300 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 12 May 2026 , published 18 June 2026.
In short: 6 exceptional, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
45 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Manchester comparisons use the 6 of its 30 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 24 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 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 92% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 88% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 96% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 98% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 87% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 45 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 99% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 84% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 93% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 91% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 7%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
129 pupils in this year group.
64% — 23 points above the Manchester average, and 19 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 64% | 41% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 58.2 | 44.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.5 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
119 pupils in this year group.
94% — 5 points above the Manchester average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 94% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 8% | 15% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 70% | 30% | 13% |
| Further education college | 15% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 94% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 139 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 214 |
| Of those, offered a place | 137 (64%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 373 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 2.0 · 2025: 1.6 · 2026: 1.5
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.
This is a Muslim school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 21st highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 86% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 47.2% | 49.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 25th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 43% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.7% | 4.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 26th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 19% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.4% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 51.3% | 44.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Manchester. Lower than 98% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 4.3% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Manchester. Lower than 95% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 21.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Lower than 94% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.7 | 26.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Lower than 93% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.4% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.25% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 19th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 14% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.8 | 15.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 54% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.0 | 10.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 17th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 46% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5% | 15.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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 secondary schools
- Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 exceptional, 3 strong · 67% grade 5+ English and maths
- Manchester Communication Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Abraham Moss Community School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- Chetham's School of Music 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 31% A*/A at A level
- Beis Ruchel Girls School 1.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- Bnos Yisroel School Manchester 1.2 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- Manchester Senior Girls School 1.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025)
- Talmud Torah Chinuch Norim School 1.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- Abbey College Manchester 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 22% A*/A at A level
- The King David High School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester's Ofsted rating?
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 12 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 6 exceptional, and safeguarding was met.
How did Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 19 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester?
98% of the 45 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 214 families put Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester as their first choice for 139 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 137 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 144745.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.