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Flixton Girls School
Flixton Road, Trafford, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5DR, Trafford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.4 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
964
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 37% nationally. The school boasts a 72% pass rate for grades 4 and above in English and Maths, although only 44% achieve grade 5 or higher. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with above-average performance in comparison to many other schools.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 48.3 | Top 37% 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%. | 72% | Top 33% 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%. | 44% | Top 49% 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%. | 59% | Top 40% 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%. | 27% | Top 40% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.2%
Asian Pakistani7.5%
Mixed Other4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Asian Indian2.4%
White Other2.1%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black African0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.44968, -2.37109 · M41 5DR
School details
Local authorityTrafford
RegionNorth West
URN136965
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.flixtongirls.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Flixton Girls School rated by Ofsted?
Flixton Girls School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is Flixton Girls School a good school?
Flixton Girls School scores 58.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Flixton Girls School in GCSEs?
Flixton Girls School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.3. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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