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William Hulme's Grammar School
Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.8 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,590
Capacity
1,300
Ages
3–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
122%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parental satisfaction at 89%, this all-through school offers a supportive environment for students aged 3 to 18. Attainment is notable, with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.9, placing it in the top 23% nationally, and 78% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, while 87% of students progress to university, only 28% gain entry to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in higher education outcomes.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.9 | Top 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 78% | Top 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 57% | Top 23% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 51% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 31% | Top 31% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 72% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 87% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 28% | Above avg |
Based on 98 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (45 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
91%
My child is happy
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
My child makes good progress
87%
My child feels safe
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
School keeps me informed
82%
Behaviour is good
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
School supports development
78%
School has high expectations
78%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani40.8%
Black African15.4%
Other14.5%
White British5.0%
Asian Indian4.8%
Mixed Other3.4%
Asian Bangladeshi2.8%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
White Other1.9%
Black Other1.8%
Black Caribbean1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.44581, -2.24859 · M16 8PR
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN135296
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.whgs-academy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is William Hulme's Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
William Hulme's Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2019.
Is William Hulme's Grammar School a good school?
William Hulme's Grammar School scores 75.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about William Hulme's Grammar School?
Based on 45 Ofsted Parent View responses, William Hulme's Grammar School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at William Hulme's Grammar School in GCSEs?
William Hulme's Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.9. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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