What did Ofsted judge Manor Croft Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Manor Croft Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Manor Croft Academy?

Manor Croft Academy has 1,032 pupils on roll.

What are Manor Croft Academy’s exam results?

In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 47.9: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Manor Croft Academy take?

Manor Croft Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Manor Croft Academy located?

Manor Croft Academy is located in Dewsbury, WF12 7DW, Kirklees.

How do I apply to Manor Croft Academy?

Manor Croft Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Manor Croft Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Manor Croft Academy was 1.197 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Manor Croft Academy?

When Manor Croft Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) or a child who was previously looked after; 2. PAA with sibling — Children who live in the school's Priority Admission Area (PAA) who have a brother or sister attending from the same address at the date of admission (the sibling rule); 3. PAA — Children who live in the school's PAA, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If we cannot agree to requests for admission in priorities 2 to 5 above without exceeding the PAN, we will give priority up to the PAN to children living nearest the school. In the event of two or more children living equidistant from the school, for example blocks of flats, the place will be decided by drawing lots, the first name drawn out of the bag will be offered the place.

What is the largest ethnic background at Manor Croft Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 66.2% of pupils at Manor Croft Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Manor Croft Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

Manor Croft AcademyEst. 2013

StateSecondary

Profile updated · DfE GIAS2 days to applyTRI £5,000/teacher

Old Bank Road, WF12 7DW Website01924325230

Last offer 1.20 mi

Verified from official sources

GoodNov 2022

Inspected Nov 2022

View full report

Ages11 - 16

Pupils1,032

GoodNov 2022

Ages11 - 16

Pupils1,032

Inspected Nov 2022 · View report

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Pupils (January 2026 census)

1,032

98.2% of capacity (1,031 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

Attainment 8

47.9

2025-26 (provisional)

DfE2025-26

Last Offered Distance

1.2 miles

2026-27

Council2026-27

Demand (Year 7)

1.1× oversubscribed

225 first choices for 210 places in the entry year

DfE2026-27

Sports on site

Sports Hall · Grass pitches · Gym

Sport England Active Places

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

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Part of — 64 schools across 14 local authorities; 36 of 37 schools with a graded inspection rated Good or Outstanding.

Other schools in this trust:Grange Lane Infant Academy Eastborough Academy Ash Hill Academy Wybers Wood Academy Ingleby Manor Free School St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster

At a Glance

Rated Good and in demand.

InspectionGood

Inspected Nov 2022

Results

Stable

Attainment 8: 47.9 (2025-26, provisional)

AdmissionsIn demand

Last distance: 1.20 miles (Year 7, 2026-27)

81.8%

Stay in education

Nat. avg 86% (DfE 2024-25)

Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Sixth Form

Principal

Mr Kion Nikoumaram

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Aug 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateFSAfood hygieneInspectorategrade & date· Nov 2022IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 10.9% — above the average for secondary schools in this borough

School Capacity1,031 pupils on roll — 98.2% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Key admissions dates

DeadlineSecondary application deadline

Saturday, 31 October 2026

in 2 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaDewsbury East · Kirklees · Dewsbury and Batley · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 5Average

Food hygiene

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 59

Kirklees peer median: 43 per month

12-month total710

Top categories

Violent crime

264 (37%)

Shoplifting

109 (15%)

Vehicle crime

63 (9%)

and 10 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 468 Kirklees schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)19

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m12

Nearest site198m

Includes1 public parks, 3 playing fields, 3 play spaces, 1 sports facilities, 1 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 40.5 dB daytime, peaking at 57.7 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	13.2 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	7.2 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	12.6 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band C · score 54 · 2026

Heating: Natural Gas · 11,485 m²

Was band D in 2018.

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Inspection: Nov 2022Results: 2025-26Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Aug 2026Some data may be outdatedReport stale data

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How close did you need to live?

1.197miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Manor Croft Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) or a child who was previously looked after.
2PAA with sibling — Children who live in the school's Priority Admission Area (PAA) who have a brother or sister attending from the same address at the date of admission (the sibling rule).
3PAA — Children who live in the school's PAA.
4Outside PAA with sibling — Children who live outside the school's PAA who have a brother or sister attending from the same address at the date of admission (the sibling rule).
5Outside PAA — Children who live outside the school's PAA.

If two applications tie: If we cannot agree to requests for admission in priorities 2 to 5 above without exceeding the PAN, we will give priority up to the PAN to children living nearest the school. In the event of two or more children living equidistant from the school, for example blocks of flats, the place will be decided by drawing lots, the first name drawn out of the bag will be offered the place.

Manor Croft Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Manor Croft Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Manor Croft Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Manor Croft Academy?: Manor Croft Academy has 1,032 pupils on roll.
What are Manor Croft Academy’s exam results?: In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 47.9: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Manor Croft Academy take?: Manor Croft Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Manor Croft Academy located?: Manor Croft Academy is located in Dewsbury, WF12 7DW, Kirklees.
How do I apply to Manor Croft Academy?: Manor Croft Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Manor Croft Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Manor Croft Academy was 1.197 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Manor Croft Academy?: When Manor Croft Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) or a child who was previously looked after; 2. PAA with sibling — Children who live in the school's Priority Admission Area (PAA) who have a brother or sister attending from the same address at the date of admission (the sibling rule); 3. PAA — Children who live in the school's PAA, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If we cannot agree to requests for admission in priorities 2 to 5 above without exceeding the PAN, we will give priority up to the PAN to children living nearest the school. In the event of two or more children living equidistant from the school, for example blocks of flats, the place will be decided by drawing lots, the first name drawn out of the bag will be offered the place.

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Manor Croft AcademyEst. 2013

StateSecondary

Profile updated · DfE GIAS2 days to applyTRI £5,000/teacher

Old Bank Road, WF12 7DW Website01924325230

Last offer 1.20 mi

Verified from official sources

GoodNov 2022

Inspected Nov 2022

View full report

Ages11 - 16

Pupils1,032

GoodNov 2022

Ages11 - 16

Pupils1,032

Inspected Nov 2022 · View report

How close did you need to live?

Would your address have got an offer?

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Last distance offered at Manor Croft Academy, year by year →

Pupils (January 2026 census)

1,032

98.2% of capacity (1,031 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

Attainment 8

47.9

2025-26 (provisional)

DfE2025-26

Last Offered Distance

1.2 miles

2026-27

Council2026-27

Demand (Year 7)

1.1× oversubscribed

225 first choices for 210 places in the entry year

DfE2026-27

Sports on site

Sports Hall · Grass pitches · Gym

Sport England Active Places

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

Are you from Manor Croft Academy? Claim it

Part of — 64 schools across 14 local authorities; 36 of 37 schools with a graded inspection rated Good or Outstanding.

Other schools in this trust:Grange Lane Infant Academy Eastborough Academy Ash Hill Academy Wybers Wood Academy Ingleby Manor Free School St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster

At a Glance

Rated Good and in demand.

InspectionGood

Inspected Nov 2022

Results

Stable

Attainment 8: 47.9 (2025-26, provisional)

AdmissionsIn demand

Last distance: 1.20 miles (Year 7, 2026-27)

81.8%

Stay in education

Nat. avg 86% (DfE 2024-25)

Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Sixth Form

Principal

Mr Kion Nikoumaram

See more of Manor Croft Academy

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Aug 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateFSAfood hygieneInspectorategrade & date· Nov 2022IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 10.9% — above the average for secondary schools in this borough

School Capacity1,031 pupils on roll — 98.2% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Key admissions dates

DeadlineSecondary application deadline

Saturday, 31 October 2026

in 2 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaDewsbury East · Kirklees · Dewsbury and Batley · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 5Average

Food hygiene

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 59

Kirklees peer median: 43 per month

12-month total710

Top categories

Violent crime

264 (37%)

Shoplifting

109 (15%)

Vehicle crime

63 (9%)

and 10 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 468 Kirklees schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)19

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m12

Nearest site198m

Includes1 public parks, 3 playing fields, 3 play spaces, 1 sports facilities, 1 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 40.5 dB daytime, peaking at 57.7 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	13.2 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	7.2 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	12.6 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band C · score 54 · 2026

Heating: Natural Gas · 11,485 m²

Was band D in 2018.

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Inspection: Nov 2022Results: 2025-26Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Aug 2026Some data may be outdatedReport stale data

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Manor Croft Academy

Manor Croft AcademyEst. 2013

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km

How close did you need to live?

How places are decided at Manor Croft Academy

Manor Croft Academy: key facts

Explore nearby

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Manor Croft AcademyEst. 2013

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km