Burnage Academy for Boys is a secondary academy in Manchester, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Burnage Academy for Boys has a Progress 8 score of +0.85 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 51.1, 75% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 11.4%, 41% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.2%.
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Burnage Academy for Boys has a Progress 8 score of +0.85, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 51.1. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
75% of students at Burnage Academy for Boys achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Burnage Academy for Boys has an overall absence rate of 8.2%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Burnage Academy for Boys is 11.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Burnage Academy for Boys was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Burnage Academy for Boys is next inspection expected around 2028.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Burnage Academy for Boys's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
1/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
1/mo
100% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 14.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.4
Bus Stops
16
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Mauldeth Road Rail Station
0.7km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.