Droylsden Academy
Academy sponsor led
Manchester, M43 6QD
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 40% in England
5 of 13 in Tameside
Pupils
926
First preferences per place
1.10
2026/27
Absence
9.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 48.4 | 46.9 | 47.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53% | 47% | 49% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 63% | 54% | 61% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.37 | 0.14 | — |
70% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Fairfield High School for Girls · 0.6 mi · Good · Top 15% in England
- Wright Robinson College · 1.1 mi · Report card · Top 30% in England
- Laurus Ryecroft · 1.3 mi · Outstanding · Top 28% in England
- The East Manchester Academy · 1.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 20% in England
- Co-op Academy Failsworth · 1.8 mi · Good · Bottom 31% in England
- Co-op Academy Belle Vue · 1.8 mi · Outstanding
Best secondary schools in Droylsden · Best secondary schools in Greater Manchester
The neighbourhood
Droylsden Academy is in Droylsden Central (typical home £223,500).
What is Droylsden Academy's Ofsted rating?
Droylsden Academy does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Droylsden Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Droylsden Academy is in the top 40% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.