How to apply

September 2025 Admissions

The Academy has an admission number of 240 for Year 7 in September 2024. The Academy will consider all applications. During the academic year 2024/25 if there are fewer than 240 applications in Year 7, 8, 9, 10 and 240 in Year 11, the Academy will offer places to all those who have applied unless the application is defined as an exception (see below).

Manchester Academy is a member of United Learning which has a Christian ethos. The academy accepts students of all faiths and none.

Students with a statement of special educational needs that names the academy in the statement will be given a special priority over other admissions. If a child has a statement of special educational needs and you require further advice on primary to secondary transfer, please contact the Special Educational Needs section of the Local Education Authority of the area you live in.

Manchester Academy's next Open Evening takes place on Wednesday 25th September 2024 between 4-7pm.

The deadline to apply for a Year 7 place for September 2025 is Thursday 31st October 2024, applications can be made by visiting the Manchester City Council Admissions page.

Please click here to apply online Admissions Policy 2024-25 Admissions Policy 25-26

In Year Admissions and Appeals

In-year admissions

For the academic year, this is how in-year admissions will be dealt with between 1st November 2024 and 31st August 2025.

In-year admissions are dealt with by Manchester City Council on behalf of the school and parents should apply to the local authority for a place in the school outside of the usual admissions arrangements. The school can provide the relevant documentation and this is also available on the school website.

Parents have the right of appeal against any refusal of a place.

Appeals

Parent(s) have the right of appeal to the Academy’s Independent Appeal Panel if they are dissatisfied with an admission decision of the Academy. Further assistance is available at the Academy Office.

You can also apply / receive an application pack, please see details below

By Post:

Integrated School Admissions
Directorate for Children and Commissioning Services
Manchester City Council
P.O Box 532
Town Hall
Manchester
M60 2LA

Visit in Person:

Customer Contact Centre
Manchester Contact Centre
Town Hall Extension
Albert Square
Manchester
M60 2LA

Phone: 0161 245 7166

Email: school.admissions@manchester.gov.uk

If you would like some help completing the application form please contact the office on 0161 232 1639.