Manchester Communication Academy

Manchester Communication Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Manchester Communication Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Manchester Communication Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Manchester Communication Academy?

Manchester Communication Academy has 1,240 pupils on roll.

What ages does Manchester Communication Academy take?

Manchester Communication Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Manchester Communication Academy located?

Manchester Communication Academy is located in Manchester, M40 8NT, Manchester.

How do I apply to Manchester Communication Academy?

Manchester Communication 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 Manchester Communication Academy?

Distance did not decide places at Manchester Communication Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at Manchester Communication Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 32.2% of pupils at Manchester Communication Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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