The East Manchester Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The East Manchester Academy
Address: 60 Grey Mare Lane, Beswick
Town/City: Manchester
County: Greater Manchester
Postcode: M11 3DS
Telephone Number: 0161 230 8039
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Greater Manchester Education Trust
Sponsor: Education And Leadership Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Jacqueline Bowen
Capacity: 1100
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1035 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 63.1%

Location and administration

URN: 144494
DfE Number: 352/4010
UKPRN: 10063175
UPRN: 10023053468
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Manchester (E08000003)
Constituency: Manchester Central (E14001352)
Electoral Ward: Ancoats & Beswick (E05011350)

Easting & Northing: 387152E, 397900N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 28' 41.9" N 2° 11' 41.7" W
Plus Code: 9C5VFRH4+82

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Philip Anthony Beswick - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 June 2026.
  • Mr Alan Braven - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 June 2026.
  • Principal Janet Doherty - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 June 2026.
  • Mr Lee Kenneth Harris - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 6 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 July 2030.
  • Ms Jessica Lane - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 29 September 2030.
  • Mrs Jayne O'grady - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 29 September 2030.
  • Ms Fiona Irene O'Sullivan - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 3 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 June 2026.
  • Ms Sam Shaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 November 2029.
  • Ms Emma Louise Soper - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 29 September 2030.