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Abbey College Manchester

Other independent school · M2 4WG

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,959 of 2,536

Worse than 77% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages14 to 23
Pupils155
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr James Kidd
Local authorityManchester
Opened06 Sept 1995
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 105601.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolManchesterEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.5.245.646.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.2.8%62.3%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.2.8%44.9%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.2.8%13.2%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%58.7%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 436--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolManchesterEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.28.75, worse than England, worse than Manchester36.4435
Average A-level gradeC--
Average points, best three A-levels28.53, worse than England, worse than Manchester37.435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC--
AAB or better8%, worse than England, worse than Manchester17.9%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-1.3, worse than England--
A-level progressWell below average, worse than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study51--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils155
Girls64
Boys91
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.39
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.4

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.52.5%
Higher education37.5%
Employment7.5%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.5%
Further education2.5%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Abbey College Manchester
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNot applicableChetham's School of MusicOther independent school
Unrated
0.8 miPrimaryThe Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC PrimaryVoluntary aided school
Requires improvement
0.8 miPrimaryCo-op Academy New IslingtonFree schools
Good
0.8 miPrimarySt Philip's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.8 miPrimaryThe Friars Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.8 miPrimaryCrown Street Primary SchoolFree schools
Unrated
0.9 miPrimarySt Philip's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.9 miPrimarySt Wilfrid's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.0 miPrimarySt Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miPrimaryAbbott Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about Abbey College Manchester

How does Abbey College Manchester rank in England?

Abbey College Manchester ranks 1,959 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 77% of schools).

What are Abbey College Manchester's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Abbey College Manchester was C, and 8% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Abbey College Manchester?

Abbey College Manchester has 155 pupils aged 14 to 23.

Does Abbey College Manchester have a sixth form?

Yes, Abbey College Manchester teaches students up to age 23.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.