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Wellacre Technology Academy

Academy converter · Manchester · M41 6AP

Ages 11–16 · 727 pupils · Trafford

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

45.6

Overall absence

8.1%

Admissions demand

0.86 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-05-19

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.32
−20+2
Attainment 845.6
English & maths grade 5+47%
English & maths grade 4+72%
EBacc entry3%

EBacc APS: 3.8

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)22.5%
Unauthorised1.6%
Authorised absence
6.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.6%
Enrolments in measure
719

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.86 · Often has places

1st preferences

128

Places offered

155

1st-preference offers

128

Total preferences (any rank)
246
Preferred offers (top 3)
152
Applications from outside LA
19
Offers to outside-LA applicants
12
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill70%

727 pupils · 1,032 places

Pupils on roll
727
Boys / girls
727 / 0
School capacity
1,032
Capacity fill
727 / 1,032 (70%)
Free school meals
21.2%
FSM pupils
154
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Boys
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: WELLACRE TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
WELLACRE TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Julie Sharrock

Location

Address
Irlam Road, Flixton, Urmston
Postcode
M41 6AP
Town
Manchester
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Trafford
District
Trafford
Constituency
Stretford and Urmston
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Boys academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Manchester, Trafford, 727 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 21.2%.

Open schools in Manchester
415
Secondary schools in Manchester
61
Academies among open schools in Manchester
40% (168)
Open schools in M41
19
Secondary in M41
4
Open schools in Trafford LA
104
Secondary in Trafford LA
19

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ManchesterNear M41

  • Flixton Girls School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Manchester · M41 5DR · Trafford

    Ages 11–16

    • Att849.2
    • P80.0
    • EM5+55%
    • Absence7.5%

    1.0 miles away

  • Urmston Grammar Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Manchester · M41 5UG · Trafford

    Ages 11–18

    • Att875.9
    • P80.9
    • EM5+99%
    • Absence4.2%

    1.4 miles away

  • Irlam and Cadishead Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Manchester · M44 5ZR · Salford

    Ages 11–16

    • Att840.5
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+32%
    • Absence9.0%

    1.7 miles away

  • Salford City Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Manchester · M30 7PQ · Salford

    Ages 11–16

    • Att844.7
    • P80.1
    • EM5+46%
    • Absence9.9%

    2.3 miles away

  • Lostock High School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Secondary

    Manchester · M32 9PL · Trafford

    Ages 11–16

    • Att838.4
    • P8-0.7
    • EM5+31%
    • Absence11.2%

    2.7 miles away

  • Broadoak School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Manchester · M31 4BU · Trafford

    Ages 11–16

    • Att844.4
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+36%
    • Absence9.3%

    2.7 miles away

  • St Patrick's RC High School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Manchester · M30 7JJ · Salford

    Ages 11–16

    • Att849.7
    • P80.1
    • EM5+49%
    • Absence7.2%

    2.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Julie Sharrock
Telephone
01617485011
Website
http://www.wellacre.org/

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