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Wright Robinson College
Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8RL, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.9 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,810
Capacity
1,800
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.1, placing it in the top 34% of schools nationally. The school boasts a high parent satisfaction rate of 97%, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, while 70% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 47% reach grade 5 or above, suggesting room for improvement in higher attainment levels.
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Last inspected: 1 March 2016Exempt from re-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. | 49.1 | Top 34% 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 42% 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%. | 61% | Top 15% 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%. | 45% | Top 15% UK |
Parent View (35 responses)
★★★★★4.5
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
School supports development
97%
School has high expectations
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British39.6%
Black African18.7%
Black Other4.8%
White Other4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
Asian Pakistani3.7%
Mixed Other3.4%
Other3.4%
Mixed W+B African2.8%
Black Caribbean2.2%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.46651, -2.15269 · M18 8RL
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN146239
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewrightrobinson.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Wright Robinson College rated by Ofsted?
Wright Robinson College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 March 2016.
Is Wright Robinson College a good school?
Wright Robinson College scores 88.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Wright Robinson College?
Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wright Robinson College receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Wright Robinson College in GCSEs?
Wright Robinson College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.1. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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