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Droylsden Academy
Manor Road, Droylsden, Manchester M43 6QD
Droylsden Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 920 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In September 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Progress, Attendance, Attainment and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Finances, Destinations and Admissions.
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Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Attainment: Above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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