Welcome to The Manor Academy

Where our commitment to excellence and our core values of Teamwork, Ambition and Honesty shape every aspect of school life. At The Manor Academy, we believe in maximising our potential, working collaboratively, being open about our progress, and ensuring everyone feels valued.

We are an inclusive and supportive community, dedicated to providing high-quality education and tailored support both inside and outside the classroom. Our knowledge-rich curriculum is designed to build cultural capital and enhance literacy and is delivered by a team of committed and experienced teachers.

Outside the classroom, we focus on nurturing well-rounded individuals. Our students enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities, trips, careers guidance, and a vibrant enrichment programme. Supported by a skilled pastoral and inclusion team, every student feels safe, confident, and supported throughout their journey at Manor.

We recognise that transitioning from Year 6 to Year 7 can be a significant step. Our robust Transition Programme is thoughtfully designed to help every child settle into secondary school smoothly and successfully.

Explore below to discover more about our Year 6 transition and what it means to be part of The Manor Academy family. To visit us in person, please book a tour by emailing year6@manor.ttct.co.uk  – we’d love to welcome you.

Key Student and Family Information

Key Staff

Transition Days

Family Handbook

Ready to Learn

School Day
Calendar
Catering
Virtual Tour
Homework
Behaviour
Enrichment
Curriculum
Inclusion
Ethos and Values
Literacy
Safeguarding

FAQs

Getting Organised

What is the uniform and where do I buy it from?

Full details of the uniform policy can be found on page 26-27 of the family handbook:

Family Handbook – The Manor Academy

All uniform items can be purchased at the School Centre, Westgate, Mansfield or visit
www.schoolwearsolutions.com

Uniform is also available from the Trutex Direct website:  www.trutexdirect.com, to sign in use the LEA code: LEA00663SC

What equipment will my child need?

We highly recommend that students arrive prepared for school with these items:

  • an appropriate school bag that is clearly named
  • a lightweight PE bag that is clearly named
  • an optional refillable water bottle that is clearly named
  • a pencil case that is clearly named, containing: black pens, pencils, ruler, rubber, sharpener and a scientific calculator. The Casio fx-83GT CW calculator is recommended by our Maths faculty.

What are the school’s opening hours?

The Academy’s gates open at 08:00am, and all students should arrive by 08:25am.

A breakfast club within school runs from 07:45am and is available for year 7, 8 and 9.

Lessons finish 3:30pm Monday to Wednesday, 2:40pm on a Thursday and 1:50pm on a Friday.

After-school activities, interventions and corrections usually finish an hour after the school day.

Can my child bring their mobile phone to school?

If a student needs to contact home, they are allowed to use the phone in student reception with the permission of a member of staff. A student does not, therefore, have any need for a mobile phone in the school. If you feel that your child needs one for the journey to and from school, the phone must be switched off and placed in their bag out of sight throughout the school day. Any mobile phones that are seen, heard or used during the day will be confiscated. It will be returned to the student following a correction.

Tutor Group

When will we be told our child’s tutor group?

Students and parents will be informed of the child’s tutor group and invited to an evening to meet their tutor via letter. This will be sent out towards the end of June 2026.

How will my child be allocated a tutor group?

Students are allocated tutor groups to ensure they are equal in size as well as to ensure a mixture of genders, ethnicities and abilities to represent our intake and values. Students are also mixed up to ensure primary school intake is spread out so that students have the opportunity to meet new friends from different schools. We do speak to primary schools to ensure any unhealthy combinations are avoided.

What is the role of a tutor?

Tutor time is an invaluable part of the day for all students, accounting for 15 minutes of the school day. As a result, the role of the form tutor is central to not only caring for the students, but also monitoring their progress both academically and socially.

Tutors are active in looking after the interests of the whole child and support pupils by:

  • Promoting positive relationships
  • Encouraging high standards
  • Monitoring progress and wellbeing
  • Delivering a high-quality tutor programme and PSHE lessons

Dining

How much money will my child need for lunch?

The standard meal deal price and the free school meal allowance is £2.90. More information about the food options can be found here:  Catering – The Manor Academy.

How do I top up the money on my child’s account?

Food and drink at The Manor Academy are purchased using ParentPay. You will receive a letter in September to link up to ParentPay. Cash payments are no longer accepted by our catering partners.

Support

How do you support worry about starting secondary school?

Being nervous about starting secondary school is normal; after all it’s the first big change many students will have experienced. Please reassure your child that this move is an exciting, positive, new chapter in their lives and that we are all looking forward to welcoming them to The Manor Academy. However, if you are concerned about your child’s anxiety, please contact school by emailing year6@manor.ttct.co.uk and we will do all we can to help.

Who can my child speak to if they are worried?

If your child has any worries or concerns, they should speak to either the Head of Year 7, Pastoral Support Officer or their Tutor, who they will have contact with each day.

Who do I contact about my child’s medical information?

We would ask that any relevant medical information about your child is passed to us directly by speaking in the first instance to the office.