Droylsden Academy
Academy sponsor led in Manchester, Tameside.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Age range | 11 to 16 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Pupils on roll | 926 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 930 |
| Free school meals | 39.50% |
| Trust or sponsor | TAME RIVER EDUCATIONAL TRUST |
| Local authority | Tameside |
| Address | Manor Road, Droylsden, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M43 6QD |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.droylsdenacademy.com/ |
| Telephone | 01613017600 |
| URN | 135864 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 15 September 2022, outcome: School remains Good.
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Nearby schools
- Fairfield High School for Girls (secondary school, about 0.9 km)
- Wright Robinson College (secondary school, about 1.8 km)
- Laurus Ryecroft (secondary school, about 1.9 km)
- The East Manchester Academy (secondary school, about 2.6 km)
- Co-op Academy Failsworth (secondary school, about 2.8 km)
- Co-op Academy Belle Vue (secondary school, about 3.0 km)
- Audenshaw School (secondary school, about 3.1 km)
- St Peter's RC High School (secondary school, about 3.4 km)
Browse: Secondary schools in Tameside
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.