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Chorlton High School
Nell Lane, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M21 7SL, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.0 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,529
Capacity
1,530
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 54.0, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, placing it in the top 17% of schools nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 79%, while 61% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating a commendable level of proficiency. Additionally, the school's LocaleIQ score reflects its competitive position, being better than 88% of other schools.
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Last inspected: 20 September 2011Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 54.0 | Top 17% 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%. | 79% | Top 19% 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%. | 61% | Top 16% 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%. | 71% | Top 17% 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%. | 43% | Top 17% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.4%
Asian Pakistani11.0%
Black African7.7%
Other5.7%
White Other5.2%
Mixed Other5.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Asian Other2.2%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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53.43649, -2.26447 · M21 7SL
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN139148
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Chorlton High School rated by Ofsted?
Chorlton High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 September 2011.
Is Chorlton High School a good school?
Chorlton High School scores 88.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Chorlton High School in GCSEs?
Chorlton High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.0. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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