Open Other Secondary Mixed

Manchester Communication Academy

Silchester Drive, Manchester, M40 8NT
Part of: GREATER MANCHESTER ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Manchester Communication Academy
Manchester, M40 8NT
1,299 Pupils
1,200 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
59.60% FSM %
645 Boys
654 Girls
About Manchester Communication Academy

Manchester Communication Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Manchester, Manchester, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,299 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Susan Watmough.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Manchester
Region North West
Administrative District Manchester
Parliamentary Constituency Blackley and Middleton South
Ward Harpurhey
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor GREATER MANCHESTER ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2010
UKPRN 10030221
URN 136105
Data Last Updated 11-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Jenny Muter Chair of Local Governing Body 17/09/2025 16/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Clive Palmer Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Niall Beard Local Governor 17/09/2025 16/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Helen Brooks Local Governor 17/09/2025 16/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Joanne Davies Local Governor 01/12/2022 30/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Claire Griffiths Local Governor 15/12/2025 14/12/2029 Elected by school staff
Saheed Lawal Local Governor 30/04/2025 29/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Alan Mulvany Local Governor 17/10/2024 16/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sorin Stanescu Local Governor 03/06/2025 02/06/2029 Elected by parents
Susan Watmough Local Governor 01/11/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Manchester Communication Primary Academy
0.23 km • Manchester
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St Augustine's CofE Primary School
0.41 km • Manchester
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St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
0.54 km • Manchester
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Saviour CofE Primary School
0.58 km • Manchester
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St Malachy's RC Primary School
0.69 km • Manchester
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Collyhurst Nursery School
0.8 km • Manchester
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Frequently Asked Questions
Manchester Communication Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Manchester, Manchester.
Manchester Communication Academy has 1,299 pupils, with a capacity of 1,200.
Manchester Communication Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Manchester Communication Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Manchester Communication Academy is Ms Susan Watmough.
Manchester Communication Academy is at Silchester Drive, Harpurhey, Manchester, M40 8NT, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Manchester Communication Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Manchester Communication Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Ms Susan Watmough
Silchester Drive, Harpurhey, Manchester, M40 8NT
01612020161
www.manchestercommunicationacademy.com/
Location
M40 8NT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136105
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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