Droylsden Academy

Droylsden Academy is an 11-16 Co-Educational School in Tameside, Greater Manchester. It is currently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (2022 and 2017). The Academy serves over 900 students and employs over 100 teachers and support staff. The school is heavily over-subscribed, has an impressive state -of-the art modern building and is in a very strong financial position.

The Tame River Educational Trust was founded in January 2022, with Droylsden Academy as its founding member.  Our Multi Academy Trust (MAT) is a sponsored Trust (sponsored by Tameside College and Clarendon Sixth Form) and currently has one secondary school and an Associate Member secondary school (soon to become a full member).

Our Trust mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage by hosting a family of great community-based schools in which to learn, teach and belong. Our Trust promotes learning, develops character, values diversity and builds cultural capital. By the age of 16 we want every student to progress to suitably challenging post-16 studies or apprenticeships.

Please have a look at our Trust website for more details at: https://www.droylsdenacademy.com/tret/417608.html.

Co-Headteachers

Mr E Mayell and Mrs G Arnold

Values and vision

Droylsden Academy is built on three core values. Our school encourages students to become great learners through hard work, politeness and honesty

Ofsted Report

Droylsden Academy is a good school:

“Pupils are proud to attend Droylsden Academy”

“Pupils are happy and accepting of each other’s differences. The school is a place where they can be themselves”

“Teachers’ expectations of pupils’ behaviour and academic achievement are high. Pupils rise to these standards”

“Pupils behave well and work hard”

“Pupils are expected to develop their character and confidence. They develop leadership skills and they are well prepared for life in modern Britain”

“Teachers are successful in helping pupils to deepen their understanding of ideas and concepts across the curriculum. Effective support helps pupils remember more over time”

“An extensive programme of pastoral support and life lessons ensures that pupils learn about healthy relationships and the wider world”

“Pupils benefit from an extensive range of extra-curricular clubs”

View Droylsden Academy’s latest Ofsted report