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Parrs Wood High School
Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury, Manchester, M20 5PG, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.0 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,867
Capacity
1,854
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 85%, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.1, placing it in the top 38% nationally. Approximately 70% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 79% progress to university, although only 16% attend top-third institutions. The school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, making it a commendable choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 4 December 2013Older 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. | 48.1 | Top 38% 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 38% 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%. | 48% | Top 40% 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%. | 43% | Top 36% 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%. | 28% | Top 36% 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%. | 79% | 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%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 174 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (199 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child feels safe
92%
School keeps me informed
89%
My child is happy
87%
I'd recommend this school
85%
My child makes good progress
83%
Behaviour is good
82%
School has high expectations
81%
Progress is communicated
80%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British35.5%
Asian Pakistani17.2%
Asian Other7.5%
Other6.4%
White Other5.8%
Mixed Other4.3%
Asian Bangladeshi3.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Black African2.7%
Asian Indian2.4%
Asian Chinese2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Black Other0.7%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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53.40746, -2.22012 · M20 5PG
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Parrs Wood High School rated by Ofsted?
Parrs Wood High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 December 2013.
Is Parrs Wood High School a good school?
Parrs Wood High School scores 61.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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 Parrs Wood High School?
Based on 199 Ofsted Parent View responses, Parrs Wood High School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Parrs Wood High School in GCSEs?
Parrs Wood High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.1. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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