Sol Christian Academy, Fairfield Street
Sol Christian Academy is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 18 in Fairfield Street. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Sol Christian Academy in detail
Sol Christian Academy in its own words
In its own words: "We are a safe, loving, supportive, Christian family which values each child’s individuality and uniqueness created in the image of God. We nurture the talents given by God to inspire pupils to achieve and succeed, and foster a sense of awe and wonder of God’s world. A very warm welcome to you all!"
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Sol Christian Academy are Abbey College Manchester (1.1 miles); Chetham's School of Music (1.2 miles, selective); Music Stuff (1.6 miles, Good); and Progress Schools - Gorton (1.7 miles, Requires improvement).
Abbey College ManchesterChetham's School of MusicMusic StuffProgress Schools - Gorton
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 5 (14.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ardwick Rail Station, about 520 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mancunian Way (adjacent), 60 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Sol Christian Academy
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 45
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 45 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 8 serious and 36 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
68%
Available places
34 pupils
50 places
16 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Across Manchester council
Places available
7,220
Applications
6,542
Got 1st preference
77.1%
Got preferred school
94.7%
All secondary applications across Manchester council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
14.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
34
Total Pupils
18
Boys
16
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Sol Christian Academy
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Sol Christian Academy
What is Sol Christian Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sol Christian Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024.
Does Sol Christian Academy meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in March 2024, Sol Christian Academy met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Sol Christian Academy?
Sol Christian Academy has around 34 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Sol Christian Academy?
Sol Christian Academy is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Sol Christian Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 45 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 8 serious and 36 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sol Christian Academy?
Sol Christian Academy is at 115, Fairfield Street, Fairfield Street, M12 6EL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)