Droylsden Academy
Droylsden Academy is a secondary located in Tameside, M43 6QD. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 938 pupils on roll.
Droylsden Academy is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy sponsor led.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Tameside
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 930
Number of Pupils: 938
Number of Boys: 487
Number of Girls: 451
Special Classes Code: 0
Percentage on Free School Meals: 36.7
Last Changed Date: 2025-04-17
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2017-10-12
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Mayell
Phone: 01613017600
Website: http://www.droylsdenacademy.com/
Location: Manor Road, Droylsden
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Droylsden Academy
What is the Ofsted rating of Droylsden Academy?
Droylsden Academy has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Droylsden Academy admit?
Droylsden Academy admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is Droylsden Academy a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Droylsden Academy is a mixed school.
What type of school is Droylsden Academy?
Droylsden Academy is a academy sponsor led offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Droylsden Academy?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Droylsden Academy on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Droylsden Academy?
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