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Whalley Range 11-18 High School
Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M16 8GW, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.8 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,647
Capacity
1,650
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this school excels in providing a solid education for its students, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 22% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 70%, indicating a robust foundation in core subjects. However, while 47% achieve grade 5 or above in these subjects, there may be room for improvement in higher-level attainment.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2012Older 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. | 52.1 | Top 22% 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%. | 70% | Top 40% 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%. | 47% | Top 43% 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%. | 67% | Top 12% 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%. | 49% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani41.9%
Other19.0%
Black African10.2%
Asian Other6.1%
Asian Bangladeshi5.5%
Asian Indian3.0%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
White British1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
White Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Location
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53.44274, -2.24701 · M16 8GW
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN141264
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wrhs1118.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Whalley Range 11-18 High School rated by Ofsted?
Whalley Range 11-18 High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2012.
Is Whalley Range 11-18 High School a good school?
Whalley Range 11-18 High School scores 84.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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 Whalley Range 11-18 High School in GCSEs?
Whalley Range 11-18 High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.1. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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