Manchester Academy
Academy sponsor led secondary school in Manchester (Manchester).
Location
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We are highly ambitious for our students and seek to give them an outstanding education that fully prepares them for adult life. Our unique location in the centre of our city means we connect our students to universities, employers and a host of fantastic opportunties. These opportunities go beyond our academic curriculum!
At Manchester Academy, we firmly believe there is more to a good education than excellent exam grades, which is why we are committed to providing an Education with Character.
This means that in everything we do - both inside and outside the classroom - we seek to nurture key skills that are vital for life beyond school such as team-building, resilience, creativity, public speaking and enterprise. There really is something for every child at Manchester Academy - whatever their interests or abilities.
We are housed in a spectacular, purpose-built school building, which is fully equipped with modern facilities - but our school is about so much more than bricks and mortar. It is about the students, teachers, support staff and parents who are part of our diverse and welcoming community.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Awards
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Key facts
- URN
- 134224
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Christian
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Constituency
- Manchester Rusholme
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2003
Governing body (8 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Breckell | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Karen Bennett | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Ms Lisa Samuels | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Ms Elizabeth Robinson | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Hassan Hassan | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Ms Tabitha Smith | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr John Eades | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Abderrahim Rais | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
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