Manchester Communication Academy

URN: 136105 • Manchester M40 8NT

Overview

Name
Manchester Communication Academy
URN
136105
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
GREATER MANCHESTER ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Susan Watmough (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01612020161
Website
Visit
Address
Silchester Drive, Manchester M40 8NT

Summary

Manchester Communication Academy (MCA) is a mixed secondary academy located in Manchester, serving a diverse student body of 1,299 pupils. The school operates under the Greater Manchester Academies Trust and is committed to providing a high-quality education that fosters social mobility and opportunity. MCA emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between home and school, recognizing the vital role parents and carers play in their children's education.

The academy's curriculum is designed to challenge students while offering a supportive environment. MCA promotes British values, including democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect, which are integrated into both the academic framework and the school's culture. The headteacher, Miss Watmough, highlights the belief that every child can succeed, and the school maintains high expectations for teaching and learning standards.

MCA is also a designated Research School, providing training and support to other schools based on the latest educational evidence. The governing body, led by Chair Jenny Muter, is dedicated to ensuring the academy's mission aligns with its commitment to educational equity and community engagement.

Key details

LA
Manchester
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
GREATER MANCHESTER ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1200
Pupils
1299
Boys
645
Girls
654
FSM %
59.60
Open date
2010-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1299 645 654 1200 59.60
2024-09-11 1261 623 638 1200 58.30
2023-09-11 1207 627 580 1200 52.40
2022-09-11 1207 627 580 1200 52.40
2021-09-11 1191 622 569 1200 48.70
2020-09-11 1176 608 568 1200 40.80

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