Manor Croft Academy
URN: 139076 • Dewsbury WF12 7DW
Overview
- Name
- Manor Croft Academy
- URN
- 139076
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kion Nikoumaram (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01924325230
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Old Bank Road, Dewsbury WF12 7DW
Summary
Manor Croft Academy, located in Dewsbury, Kirklees, is a mixed secondary academy sponsored by Delta Academies Trust, with a current enrolment of 1,037 students and a capacity of 1,050. The academy is committed to its mission of "Changing Lives," aiming to provide students with both academic and experiential grounding to thrive in life. The school emphasizes collaboration in teaching and employs vertical mentoring groups to foster a supportive learning environment.
The curriculum at Manor Croft Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, with a focus on developing well-rounded, confident, and employable young people. Recent initiatives include field trips for GCSE geography students and various events celebrating student achievements. The academy also prioritizes inclusivity and support for students with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring that all learners have access to the resources they need to succeed.
Manor Croft Academy actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement. The school maintains a transparent governance structure and provides comprehensive information regarding policies, admissions, and student welfare on its website, fostering a strong partnership between the academy and families.
The curriculum at Manor Croft Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, with a focus on developing well-rounded, confident, and employable young people. Recent initiatives include field trips for GCSE geography students and various events celebrating student achievements. The academy also prioritizes inclusivity and support for students with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring that all learners have access to the resources they need to succeed.
Manor Croft Academy actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement. The school maintains a transparent governance structure and provides comprehensive information regarding policies, admissions, and student welfare on its website, fostering a strong partnership between the academy and families.
Useful links
- Trust Statutory Information (governance)
- Academy Statutory Information & Policies (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Our Calendar View all events and term dates (calendar)
- Prospectus (other)
- Cookie policy (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy policy (other)
- Terms and conditions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy (57.5)
- Westborough High School (50.4)
- Thornhill Community Academy (49.8)
- Birkdale High School (45.2)
- Earlsheaton Technology College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Kirklees
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 1037
- Boys
- 528
- Girls
- 509
- FSM %
- 37.80
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1037 | 528 | 509 | 1050 | 37.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1038 | 531 | 507 | 900 | 37.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 956 | 484 | 472 | 900 | 35.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 956 | 484 | 472 | 900 | 35.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 881 | 445 | 436 | 900 | 35.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 833 | 408 | 425 | 900 | 32.30 |
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