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Sol Christian Academy is a private secondary-stage school in Manchester, Manchester, with a published age range of 2-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 2-18 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-18
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Sol Christian Academy
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-18
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
Accelerated Christian Education gives Sol Christian Academy its distinctive academic structure. The Bible-based K-12 curriculum brings together English, mathematics, science, social studies, literature and creative writing, with Bible reading included. Pupils work through PACEs in a sequence matched to their level and pace, with support available in the Learning Centre.
Individual study is balanced by practical and collaborative activity. Diagnostic results help identify areas for support, while electives, educational software and group lessons add variety beyond core PACE work. Character and wisdom training are explicit parts of the curriculum, so academic progress and personal formation are treated as connected strands.
The institution serves pupils aged 2 to 18, with nursery, primary, high-school and college provision, a sixth form and no boarding. Its current application route considers each application individually and may include a diagnostic or academic assessment. Applicants provide a preliminary form, supporting documents and testimonials from the pupil's current school and church.
A March 2024 independent-school standards inspection recorded all standards as met in the government inspection return. That outcome sits alongside the individual assessment route and the Academy's distinctive curriculum. Together they describe a mixed, all-through setting whose daily work is organised around paced study, Christian teaching and targeted support.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available.
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 2-18
- Headteacher
- Mrs Irene Tabeth
- Pupil roll
- 34 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 115, Fairfield Street, Manchester
- Postcode
- M12 6EL
- Area
- Manchester
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs Irene Tabeth
School contact
- School phone
- 01616372944
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- admin@solacademy.org.uk
- Admissions phone
- 01616372944
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 20 March 2024
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 2
- Personal development
- 2
- Leadership and management
- 2
- Early years provision
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2024-03-20. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Sol Christian Academy handle admissions?
Sol Christian Academy handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Sol Christian Academy?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Sol Christian Academy?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Sol Christian Academy?
Sol Christian Academy is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 20 March 2024.