Denton Community Academy, Manchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Inadequate.
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At a Glance
38.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.2
Avg class size
46
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
1,107 pupils
1,530 capacity
423 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Manchester
Admissions Demand - Tameside
Places available
3,224
Applications
2,730
Got 1st preference
84.6%
Got preferred school
95.5%
Secondary admissions across Tameside (2025/26)
Inspection History(100)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
15.8039%
Overall absence
41.85693%
Persistent absence
1,314
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Denton Community Academy
Russell Scott Primary School
St Mary's RC Primary School
Greswell Primary School and Nursery
Poplar Street Primary School
St Anne's Primary School
Audenshaw Primary School
Linden Road Academy and Hearing Impaired Base
Denton West End Primary School
Corrie Primary School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
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