Manchester Academy - United Learning
@manchesteracademy.bsky.social
Award-winning secondary school at the heart of the Oxford Road Corridor. Providing a world-class education to one of Manchester's most vibrant neighbourhoods.
Pinned
Manchester Academy rises ⬆️ the school league table!
THANK YOU to everyone who has supported us and worked so hard to achieve one of the most improved progress scores in the city 🙏🏾
Read more: www.manchester-academy.org/news/news-ar...
#Manchester
#BestSchool
#Progress8
THANK YOU to everyone who has supported us and worked so hard to achieve one of the most improved progress scores in the city 🙏🏾
Read more: www.manchester-academy.org/news/news-ar...
#Manchester
#BestSchool
#Progress8
Festive fun at Powerhouse Fayre!
Bracelets, henna, face painting & endless smiles. Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers and students for making it magical!
#community #FestiveFayre #ManchesterAcademy
Bracelets, henna, face painting & endless smiles. Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers and students for making it magical!
#community #FestiveFayre #ManchesterAcademy
December 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Festive fun at Powerhouse Fayre!
Bracelets, henna, face painting & endless smiles. Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers and students for making it magical!
#community #FestiveFayre #ManchesterAcademy
Bracelets, henna, face painting & endless smiles. Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers and students for making it magical!
#community #FestiveFayre #ManchesterAcademy
This week our Y7s connected with students from Le Sud School in Morocco as part of our Global School Programme 🌍✨
From daily routines to hobbies and school life, they discovered how much they share and what makes each culture unique 💬🤝
#StudentVoices #ManchesterAcademy
From daily routines to hobbies and school life, they discovered how much they share and what makes each culture unique 💬🤝
#StudentVoices #ManchesterAcademy
December 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This week our Y7s connected with students from Le Sud School in Morocco as part of our Global School Programme 🌍✨
From daily routines to hobbies and school life, they discovered how much they share and what makes each culture unique 💬🤝
#StudentVoices #ManchesterAcademy
From daily routines to hobbies and school life, they discovered how much they share and what makes each culture unique 💬🤝
#StudentVoices #ManchesterAcademy
Empowerment in action 💪🏾✨
Our ladies only literacy class is more than learning, it’s building confidence, community, and a brighter future.
Ready to join the movement?
#WomenEmpowerment #literacymatters #ladiesonly #makingmanchestermagic
Our ladies only literacy class is more than learning, it’s building confidence, community, and a brighter future.
Ready to join the movement?
#WomenEmpowerment #literacymatters #ladiesonly #makingmanchestermagic
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Empowerment in action 💪🏾✨
Our ladies only literacy class is more than learning, it’s building confidence, community, and a brighter future.
Ready to join the movement?
#WomenEmpowerment #literacymatters #ladiesonly #makingmanchestermagic
Our ladies only literacy class is more than learning, it’s building confidence, community, and a brighter future.
Ready to join the movement?
#WomenEmpowerment #literacymatters #ladiesonly #makingmanchestermagic
What a launch! 🎉
Our first Chatty Cafe brought fantastic conversation, great questions and brilliant parent engagement. Can’t wait for the next session on the 3rd of December! ☕️💬
#ChattyCafe #MakingManhesterMagic #Communityhub
Our first Chatty Cafe brought fantastic conversation, great questions and brilliant parent engagement. Can’t wait for the next session on the 3rd of December! ☕️💬
#ChattyCafe #MakingManhesterMagic #Communityhub
November 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
What a launch! 🎉
Our first Chatty Cafe brought fantastic conversation, great questions and brilliant parent engagement. Can’t wait for the next session on the 3rd of December! ☕️💬
#ChattyCafe #MakingManhesterMagic #Communityhub
Our first Chatty Cafe brought fantastic conversation, great questions and brilliant parent engagement. Can’t wait for the next session on the 3rd of December! ☕️💬
#ChattyCafe #MakingManhesterMagic #Communityhub
Another huge week at Manchester Academy, powered by our partnership with the @MU_Foundation!
🔧 Y10 STEM Day @OfficialUoM
⚽ ATL 1 students met Man Utd First Team stars
🤖 DFA robotics session
⚽ Y7 finished 4th in a tournament at The Cliff
#MakeManchesterMagic #MUFoundation
🔧 Y10 STEM Day @OfficialUoM
⚽ ATL 1 students met Man Utd First Team stars
🤖 DFA robotics session
⚽ Y7 finished 4th in a tournament at The Cliff
#MakeManchesterMagic #MUFoundation
November 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Another huge week at Manchester Academy, powered by our partnership with the @MU_Foundation!
🔧 Y10 STEM Day @OfficialUoM
⚽ ATL 1 students met Man Utd First Team stars
🤖 DFA robotics session
⚽ Y7 finished 4th in a tournament at The Cliff
#MakeManchesterMagic #MUFoundation
🔧 Y10 STEM Day @OfficialUoM
⚽ ATL 1 students met Man Utd First Team stars
🤖 DFA robotics session
⚽ Y7 finished 4th in a tournament at The Cliff
#MakeManchesterMagic #MUFoundation
📸 Our Y10 & 11 photography students are capturing creativity in action!
Y10s have begun a new project with @OddArtsUK, developing their own photo theme ideas, while Y11s explored Manchester & Mayfield Park for their self-directed shoots. 🌆🍃✨
#MakingManchesterMagic
Y10s have begun a new project with @OddArtsUK, developing their own photo theme ideas, while Y11s explored Manchester & Mayfield Park for their self-directed shoots. 🌆🍃✨
#MakingManchesterMagic
November 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
📸 Our Y10 & 11 photography students are capturing creativity in action!
Y10s have begun a new project with @OddArtsUK, developing their own photo theme ideas, while Y11s explored Manchester & Mayfield Park for their self-directed shoots. 🌆🍃✨
#MakingManchesterMagic
Y10s have begun a new project with @OddArtsUK, developing their own photo theme ideas, while Y11s explored Manchester & Mayfield Park for their self-directed shoots. 🌆🍃✨
#MakingManchesterMagic
Twenty Y8 & 9 students visited the @OfficialUoM to hear Prof. David Olusoga’s “Reimagined for a Changing World”.
They represented Manchester Academy brilliantly, asking inspiring questions & showing real passion for history! 👏🏾
#MakingManchesterMagic #InspiringYoungMinds
They represented Manchester Academy brilliantly, asking inspiring questions & showing real passion for history! 👏🏾
#MakingManchesterMagic #InspiringYoungMinds
November 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Twenty Y8 & 9 students visited the @OfficialUoM to hear Prof. David Olusoga’s “Reimagined for a Changing World”.
They represented Manchester Academy brilliantly, asking inspiring questions & showing real passion for history! 👏🏾
#MakingManchesterMagic #InspiringYoungMinds
They represented Manchester Academy brilliantly, asking inspiring questions & showing real passion for history! 👏🏾
#MakingManchesterMagic #InspiringYoungMinds
We were honoured to welcome CEO Darren Hardman to Manchester Academy!
He inspired students with insights on AI, ambition & leadership.
🔗 Read more: www.manchester-academy.org/news/news-ar...
#MakingManchesterMagic #AI #Education #MicrosoftUK
He inspired students with insights on AI, ambition & leadership.
🔗 Read more: www.manchester-academy.org/news/news-ar...
#MakingManchesterMagic #AI #Education #MicrosoftUK
October 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We were honoured to welcome CEO Darren Hardman to Manchester Academy!
He inspired students with insights on AI, ambition & leadership.
🔗 Read more: www.manchester-academy.org/news/news-ar...
#MakingManchesterMagic #AI #Education #MicrosoftUK
He inspired students with insights on AI, ambition & leadership.
🔗 Read more: www.manchester-academy.org/news/news-ar...
#MakingManchesterMagic #AI #Education #MicrosoftUK
Our KS3 students have been dreaming big in the Young Writers competition! 📝📚
This year's theme is "I Have A Dream".
The library’s been buzzing with creativity — check out their inspiring entries!
#YoungWriters #ManchesterAcademy #PoetryPower #MakeManchesterMagic
This year's theme is "I Have A Dream".
The library’s been buzzing with creativity — check out their inspiring entries!
#YoungWriters #ManchesterAcademy #PoetryPower #MakeManchesterMagic
October 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Our KS3 students have been dreaming big in the Young Writers competition! 📝📚
This year's theme is "I Have A Dream".
The library’s been buzzing with creativity — check out their inspiring entries!
#YoungWriters #ManchesterAcademy #PoetryPower #MakeManchesterMagic
This year's theme is "I Have A Dream".
The library’s been buzzing with creativity — check out their inspiring entries!
#YoungWriters #ManchesterAcademy #PoetryPower #MakeManchesterMagic
Celebrating progress and community! 🎉
Our Community Ladies Group wrapped up their English sessions with certificates, smiles, and a whole lot of pride. 🌟
See you all after the break on Nov 3rd!
#CommunityLearning #ManchesterMagic
Our Community Ladies Group wrapped up their English sessions with certificates, smiles, and a whole lot of pride. 🌟
See you all after the break on Nov 3rd!
#CommunityLearning #ManchesterMagic
October 21, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Celebrating progress and community! 🎉
Our Community Ladies Group wrapped up their English sessions with certificates, smiles, and a whole lot of pride. 🌟
See you all after the break on Nov 3rd!
#CommunityLearning #ManchesterMagic
Our Community Ladies Group wrapped up their English sessions with certificates, smiles, and a whole lot of pride. 🌟
See you all after the break on Nov 3rd!
#CommunityLearning #ManchesterMagic
Today we welcomed @MicrosoftUK CEO Darren Hardman to Manchester Academy 🌟
Darren - who has family roots in Moss Side - toured our school, met students to talk AI, and answered questions on tech, careers & wellbeing.
He also spoke with staff about how AI can empower teaching.
#MakeManchesterMagic
Darren - who has family roots in Moss Side - toured our school, met students to talk AI, and answered questions on tech, careers & wellbeing.
He also spoke with staff about how AI can empower teaching.
#MakeManchesterMagic
October 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Today we welcomed @MicrosoftUK CEO Darren Hardman to Manchester Academy 🌟
Darren - who has family roots in Moss Side - toured our school, met students to talk AI, and answered questions on tech, careers & wellbeing.
He also spoke with staff about how AI can empower teaching.
#MakeManchesterMagic
Darren - who has family roots in Moss Side - toured our school, met students to talk AI, and answered questions on tech, careers & wellbeing.
He also spoke with staff about how AI can empower teaching.
#MakeManchesterMagic
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a published graphic novelist? ✍️
Our Y7s got the chance to ask 'Giant' author Mollie Ray exactly that in a live Zoom Q&A!
From exploring her wordless novel to diving into visual storytelling, it was a session full of inspiration and magic!
#MakeManchesterMagic
Our Y7s got the chance to ask 'Giant' author Mollie Ray exactly that in a live Zoom Q&A!
From exploring her wordless novel to diving into visual storytelling, it was a session full of inspiration and magic!
#MakeManchesterMagic
October 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a published graphic novelist? ✍️
Our Y7s got the chance to ask 'Giant' author Mollie Ray exactly that in a live Zoom Q&A!
From exploring her wordless novel to diving into visual storytelling, it was a session full of inspiration and magic!
#MakeManchesterMagic
Our Y7s got the chance to ask 'Giant' author Mollie Ray exactly that in a live Zoom Q&A!
From exploring her wordless novel to diving into visual storytelling, it was a session full of inspiration and magic!
#MakeManchesterMagic
We recently completed a £100k refurbishment of our Science Labs, funded by a generous donation from the Woolfson Foundation.
Our Head of Science, Dr. Spencer, welcomed Rosie from the Foundation to see the labs' positive impact on student learning! 🧪 🥼
Our Head of Science, Dr. Spencer, welcomed Rosie from the Foundation to see the labs' positive impact on student learning! 🧪 🥼
October 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We recently completed a £100k refurbishment of our Science Labs, funded by a generous donation from the Woolfson Foundation.
Our Head of Science, Dr. Spencer, welcomed Rosie from the Foundation to see the labs' positive impact on student learning! 🧪 🥼
Our Head of Science, Dr. Spencer, welcomed Rosie from the Foundation to see the labs' positive impact on student learning! 🧪 🥼
Last night we held our first ever Community Open Evening - and were blown away by your support!
It was amazing to open our doors to everybody and share with you what makes our school MAGIC 💫
🔗 Read all about it here: www.manchester-academy.org/news/news-ar...
It was amazing to open our doors to everybody and share with you what makes our school MAGIC 💫
🔗 Read all about it here: www.manchester-academy.org/news/news-ar...
October 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Last night we held our first ever Community Open Evening - and were blown away by your support!
It was amazing to open our doors to everybody and share with you what makes our school MAGIC 💫
🔗 Read all about it here: www.manchester-academy.org/news/news-ar...
It was amazing to open our doors to everybody and share with you what makes our school MAGIC 💫
🔗 Read all about it here: www.manchester-academy.org/news/news-ar...
🌍 Manchester Academy is opening its doors TOMORROW!
📅 Community Open Evening – 8th October | 4.30–7pm
Come celebrate with us — a school that’s earned top marks from Ofsted, won multiple awards, and thrives on diversity and unity.
🔗 More info here: www.manchester-academy.org/admissions/h...
📅 Community Open Evening – 8th October | 4.30–7pm
Come celebrate with us — a school that’s earned top marks from Ofsted, won multiple awards, and thrives on diversity and unity.
🔗 More info here: www.manchester-academy.org/admissions/h...
October 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
🌍 Manchester Academy is opening its doors TOMORROW!
📅 Community Open Evening – 8th October | 4.30–7pm
Come celebrate with us — a school that’s earned top marks from Ofsted, won multiple awards, and thrives on diversity and unity.
🔗 More info here: www.manchester-academy.org/admissions/h...
📅 Community Open Evening – 8th October | 4.30–7pm
Come celebrate with us — a school that’s earned top marks from Ofsted, won multiple awards, and thrives on diversity and unity.
🔗 More info here: www.manchester-academy.org/admissions/h...
Our students truly made Manchester magic during a visit from Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott MP ✨
They led the conversation, asked big questions, and showed what student voice looks like in action.
📖 Read more: www.manchester-academy.org/news/news-ar...
They led the conversation, asked big questions, and showed what student voice looks like in action.
📖 Read more: www.manchester-academy.org/news/news-ar...
October 7, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Our students truly made Manchester magic during a visit from Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott MP ✨
They led the conversation, asked big questions, and showed what student voice looks like in action.
📖 Read more: www.manchester-academy.org/news/news-ar...
They led the conversation, asked big questions, and showed what student voice looks like in action.
📖 Read more: www.manchester-academy.org/news/news-ar...
Our Community Literacy sessions took place once again this morning, supporting local ladies with their English Language skills! 📚
After classroom activities they moved on to our state of the art gym - enjoying a mental and physical workout! 🏋️♀️
#MakeManchesterMagic #Community
After classroom activities they moved on to our state of the art gym - enjoying a mental and physical workout! 🏋️♀️
#MakeManchesterMagic #Community
October 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Our Community Literacy sessions took place once again this morning, supporting local ladies with their English Language skills! 📚
After classroom activities they moved on to our state of the art gym - enjoying a mental and physical workout! 🏋️♀️
#MakeManchesterMagic #Community
After classroom activities they moved on to our state of the art gym - enjoying a mental and physical workout! 🏋️♀️
#MakeManchesterMagic #Community
🏆 Award-winning. Diverse. Inspiring.
You're invited to our Community Open Evening on 8th October, 4.30–7pm.
Meet our passionate staff, explore our facilities, and celebrate the local area with fun activities for the whole family.
🔗 Find out more: www.manchester-academy.org/admissions/h...
You're invited to our Community Open Evening on 8th October, 4.30–7pm.
Meet our passionate staff, explore our facilities, and celebrate the local area with fun activities for the whole family.
🔗 Find out more: www.manchester-academy.org/admissions/h...
October 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🏆 Award-winning. Diverse. Inspiring.
You're invited to our Community Open Evening on 8th October, 4.30–7pm.
Meet our passionate staff, explore our facilities, and celebrate the local area with fun activities for the whole family.
🔗 Find out more: www.manchester-academy.org/admissions/h...
You're invited to our Community Open Evening on 8th October, 4.30–7pm.
Meet our passionate staff, explore our facilities, and celebrate the local area with fun activities for the whole family.
🔗 Find out more: www.manchester-academy.org/admissions/h...
🚀 We're Hiring!
Join Manchester Academy as our new Curriculum Leader for Design & Technology and help us Make Manchester Magic ✨
If you're ready to lead innovation in DT and shape the future of learning, we want to hear from you!
🔗 buff.ly/b1JyZ5s
Join Manchester Academy as our new Curriculum Leader for Design & Technology and help us Make Manchester Magic ✨
If you're ready to lead innovation in DT and shape the future of learning, we want to hear from you!
🔗 buff.ly/b1JyZ5s
October 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🚀 We're Hiring!
Join Manchester Academy as our new Curriculum Leader for Design & Technology and help us Make Manchester Magic ✨
If you're ready to lead innovation in DT and shape the future of learning, we want to hear from you!
🔗 buff.ly/b1JyZ5s
Join Manchester Academy as our new Curriculum Leader for Design & Technology and help us Make Manchester Magic ✨
If you're ready to lead innovation in DT and shape the future of learning, we want to hear from you!
🔗 buff.ly/b1JyZ5s
📣 Calling all primary school families!
Join us on 8th Oct, 4.30–7pm for our Community Open Evening.
Explore your child’s potential future school — one that’s celebrated for excellence, diversity, and community spirit.
👉 Visit for more info: buff.ly/Y0tCHSx
Join us on 8th Oct, 4.30–7pm for our Community Open Evening.
Explore your child’s potential future school — one that’s celebrated for excellence, diversity, and community spirit.
👉 Visit for more info: buff.ly/Y0tCHSx
October 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
📣 Calling all primary school families!
Join us on 8th Oct, 4.30–7pm for our Community Open Evening.
Explore your child’s potential future school — one that’s celebrated for excellence, diversity, and community spirit.
👉 Visit for more info: buff.ly/Y0tCHSx
Join us on 8th Oct, 4.30–7pm for our Community Open Evening.
Explore your child’s potential future school — one that’s celebrated for excellence, diversity, and community spirit.
👉 Visit for more info: buff.ly/Y0tCHSx
✨ Manchester Academy’s Community Open Evening
📍 8th October | 4.30–7pm
Celebrate local pride and explore what makes our school so special!
✅ Amazing Ofsted report
✅ Multiple award wins
✅ A warm, inclusive environment
🔗 Details here: www.manchester-academy.org/admissions/h...
📍 8th October | 4.30–7pm
Celebrate local pride and explore what makes our school so special!
✅ Amazing Ofsted report
✅ Multiple award wins
✅ A warm, inclusive environment
🔗 Details here: www.manchester-academy.org/admissions/h...
September 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
✨ Manchester Academy’s Community Open Evening
📍 8th October | 4.30–7pm
Celebrate local pride and explore what makes our school so special!
✅ Amazing Ofsted report
✅ Multiple award wins
✅ A warm, inclusive environment
🔗 Details here: www.manchester-academy.org/admissions/h...
📍 8th October | 4.30–7pm
Celebrate local pride and explore what makes our school so special!
✅ Amazing Ofsted report
✅ Multiple award wins
✅ A warm, inclusive environment
🔗 Details here: www.manchester-academy.org/admissions/h...
We were delighted to host the CEO of Manchester City Council, Tom Stannard, who toured the Academy and met with our Y11 leaders 🎉
The students asked important questions about our city 💬 and showed Mr Stannard how our school #MakeManchesterMagic each day ✨ #BestofMA
The students asked important questions about our city 💬 and showed Mr Stannard how our school #MakeManchesterMagic each day ✨ #BestofMA
September 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We were delighted to host the CEO of Manchester City Council, Tom Stannard, who toured the Academy and met with our Y11 leaders 🎉
The students asked important questions about our city 💬 and showed Mr Stannard how our school #MakeManchesterMagic each day ✨ #BestofMA
The students asked important questions about our city 💬 and showed Mr Stannard how our school #MakeManchesterMagic each day ✨ #BestofMA
🎉 Join us at our Community Open Evening!
📅 8th October | 🕠 4.30–7pm
Come and explore a school that’s “Where Winners Are Made” — with a glowing Ofsted
report, multiple awards, and a vibrant, diverse community.
👉 Learn more & plan your visit: www.manchester-academy.org/admissions/h...
📅 8th October | 🕠 4.30–7pm
Come and explore a school that’s “Where Winners Are Made” — with a glowing Ofsted
report, multiple awards, and a vibrant, diverse community.
👉 Learn more & plan your visit: www.manchester-academy.org/admissions/h...
September 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🎉 Join us at our Community Open Evening!
📅 8th October | 🕠 4.30–7pm
Come and explore a school that’s “Where Winners Are Made” — with a glowing Ofsted
report, multiple awards, and a vibrant, diverse community.
👉 Learn more & plan your visit: www.manchester-academy.org/admissions/h...
📅 8th October | 🕠 4.30–7pm
Come and explore a school that’s “Where Winners Are Made” — with a glowing Ofsted
report, multiple awards, and a vibrant, diverse community.
👉 Learn more & plan your visit: www.manchester-academy.org/admissions/h...
Thank you to Bhash, Paul, and Beth from BBC Bitesize 📣 who delivered an exciting and insightful session to our Y9 students 💬
They focused on #fakenews and learned how to stay safe online ✨ #MakeManchesterMagic
They focused on #fakenews and learned how to stay safe online ✨ #MakeManchesterMagic
September 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Thank you to Bhash, Paul, and Beth from BBC Bitesize 📣 who delivered an exciting and insightful session to our Y9 students 💬
They focused on #fakenews and learned how to stay safe online ✨ #MakeManchesterMagic
They focused on #fakenews and learned how to stay safe online ✨ #MakeManchesterMagic
CONGRATULATIONS to all our outstanding Y11 students this #gcseresults day 🎉
Need additional support with college enrolment? Students can attend our MA College Clinic ✨ Friday 22nd August, 10 - 11.30am!
#MakeManchesterMagic #WhereWinnersAreMade #studentsuccess #gcseresultsday
Need additional support with college enrolment? Students can attend our MA College Clinic ✨ Friday 22nd August, 10 - 11.30am!
#MakeManchesterMagic #WhereWinnersAreMade #studentsuccess #gcseresultsday
August 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
CONGRATULATIONS to all our outstanding Y11 students this #gcseresults day 🎉
Need additional support with college enrolment? Students can attend our MA College Clinic ✨ Friday 22nd August, 10 - 11.30am!
#MakeManchesterMagic #WhereWinnersAreMade #studentsuccess #gcseresultsday
Need additional support with college enrolment? Students can attend our MA College Clinic ✨ Friday 22nd August, 10 - 11.30am!
#MakeManchesterMagic #WhereWinnersAreMade #studentsuccess #gcseresultsday