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CHS South
451 Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M21 7SX, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.0 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,128
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 37% of the UK. The percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in both English and Maths stands at 71%, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, while 44% of students achieve a grade 5 or above in these subjects, there is room for improvement in this area.
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Last inspected: 10 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 48.3 | Top 37% 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%. | 71% | Top 35% 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%. | 44% | Top 50% 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%. | 53% | Top 34% 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%. | 30% | Top 34% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British21.0%
Other13.1%
Asian Pakistani11.0%
Black African10.3%
Mixed Other8.1%
Black Other6.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.2%
White Other6.0%
Black Caribbean4.5%
Asian Indian2.4%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
White Irish1.0%
Location
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53.43710, -2.25932 · M21 7SX
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Frequently asked questions
What is CHS South rated by Ofsted?
CHS South was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 January 2023.
Is CHS South a good school?
CHS South scores 58.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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 CHS South in GCSEs?
CHS South achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.3. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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