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The King David High School
Eaton Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5DY, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.9 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
778
Capacity
775
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Jewish
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 55.4, this secondary school performs well, ranking in the top 14% nationally. While 77% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the Ofsted rating indicates areas needing improvement. Additionally, 70% of graduates progress to university, with 39% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a strong pathway for higher education despite the school's current challenges.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 55.4 | Top 14% 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%. | 77% | 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%. | 59% | Top 19% 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%. | 31% | Top 39% 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 39% UK |
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%. | 70% | 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%. | 39% | Top 20% |
Based on 102 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.4%
White Other4.5%
Black African2.8%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Mixed Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.51603, -2.24531 · M8 5DY
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN137309
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kdhs.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The King David High School rated by Ofsted?
The King David High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2023.
Is The King David High School a good school?
The King David High School scores 59.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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 The King David High School in GCSEs?
The King David High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.4. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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