E-ACT Blackley Academy

School overview

E-ACT Blackley Academy is a primary school serving Manchester, classified by the DfE as a sponsor-led academy. It has 424 pupils aged 3 to 11 on roll. At its most recent graded inspection, Ofsted rated E-ACT Blackley Academy 'Good'. 62% of its pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2, broadly in line with the national average (national figure: 61%). Performance is little changed year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it around the middle of primary schools nationally.

Pupils achieved an average scaled score of 102 in reading and 103 in maths (national averages are about 105 and 104). 7% reached the higher standard across all three subjects (around 8% do so nationally). Getting a place is straightforward: for the September 2026 intake every family who made E-ACT Blackley Academy their first choice was offered one of its 40 Reception places. Overall pupil absence was 5.2%. There are about 21.0 pupils per teacher. The school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage: about 63% of pupils have been eligible for free school meals in the last six years, compared with roughly 24% nationally — useful context when reading the results above. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links above.