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Didsbury High School
4 The Avenue, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2ET, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.5 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,181
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school excels in academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 11% nationally and an impressive 80% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The strong emphasis on the EBacc, with 87% of students entered, reflects a commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment with high standards, although further details on specific programs or extracurricular activities may be limited.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 57.1 | Top 11% 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%. | 80% | Top 16% 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 17% 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%. | 87% | Top 5% 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%. | 65% | Top 5% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.2%
Other11.6%
Asian Pakistani10.8%
Mixed Other5.9%
White Other5.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.4%
Asian Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
Black African3.1%
Asian Indian2.5%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Black Other0.9%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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53.42942, -2.25067 · M20 2ET
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN143729
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is Didsbury High School rated by Ofsted?
Didsbury High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2024.
Is Didsbury High School a good school?
Didsbury High School scores 90.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% 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 Didsbury High School in GCSEs?
Didsbury High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.1. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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