Wellacre Technology Academy
URN: 136378 • Manchester M41 6AP
Overview
- Name
- Wellacre Technology Academy
- URN
- 136378
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WELLACRE TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 47.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie Sharrock (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01617485011
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Irlam Road, Manchester M41 6AP
Summary
Wellacre Technology Academy is a boys' secondary academy located in Manchester, Trafford, with a current enrolment of 718 students and a capacity of 1,032. The academy aims to foster a supportive environment that promotes the development of boys through its core values and mission. Wellacre emphasizes a strong ethos of respect, inclusion, and personal development, ensuring that every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Wellacre is designed to provide a comprehensive education, with a focus on both academic achievement and personal growth. The school offers a range of subjects and extracurricular activities, including opportunities for independent learning and support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The academy also prioritises mental health awareness and inclusivity, ensuring that all students feel valued and supported.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Wellacre's approach, with various initiatives aimed at fostering connections between students, parents, and local organisations. The academy encourages parental involvement through events and communication channels, reinforcing a collaborative environment that benefits both students and the wider community. For more information, visit their website at http://www.wellacre.org/.
The curriculum at Wellacre is designed to provide a comprehensive education, with a focus on both academic achievement and personal growth. The school offers a range of subjects and extracurricular activities, including opportunities for independent learning and support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The academy also prioritises mental health awareness and inclusivity, ensuring that all students feel valued and supported.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Wellacre's approach, with various initiatives aimed at fostering connections between students, parents, and local organisations. The academy encourages parental involvement through events and communication channels, reinforcing a collaborative environment that benefits both students and the wider community. For more information, visit their website at http://www.wellacre.org/.
Useful links
- Governors' Meeting Dates (governance)
- Governor Attendance (governance)
- Governor Meeting Minutes (governance)
- Governors' Roles (governance)
- Pen Portraits of Members and Governors (governance)
- Introducing Wellacre’s Head Boy and Senior Prefect Team (sen)
- WELLACRE Presentation Evening 2016 (sen)
- Wellacre's Annual GCSE Presentation Evening - Thursday 12th November, 2015 (sen)
- Inclusion and SEND (sen)
- Support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Wright Robinson College (79.2)
- Wright Robinson College (72.6)
- Middleton Technology School (70.2)
- Urmston Grammar School (70.2)
- Parrs Wood High School (68.2)
Key details
- LA
- Trafford
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WELLACRE TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1032
- Pupils
- 718
- Boys
- 718
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 22.10
- Open date
- 2011-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 718 | 718 | 0 | 1032 | 22.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 686 | 686 | 0 | 1032 | 18.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 627 | 627 | 0 | 1026 | 17.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 627 | 627 | 0 | 1026 | 17.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 589 | 589 | 0 | 1443 | 18.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 613 | 613 | 0 | 1443 | 15.00 |
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