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Philips High School
Higher Lane, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7PH, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.2 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
872
Capacity
880
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 28% of schools nationally, this secondary institution demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 73% of students achieve grade 4 or above. However, it received a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted in June 2022, indicating areas that need development. Overall, while there are notable strengths in GCSE outcomes, parents may want to consider the school's current status and ongoing improvements.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 50.3 | Top 28% 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%. | 73% | Top 30% 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%. | 55% | Top 27% 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%. | 62% | Top 16% 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%. | 44% | Top 16% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.7%
Asian Pakistani11.2%
Black African5.3%
White Other3.8%
Asian Other3.2%
Other3.1%
Asian Indian3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Mixed Other0.8%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.54630, -2.29948 · M45 7PH
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Frequently asked questions
What is Philips High School rated by Ofsted?
Philips High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2022.
Is Philips High School a good school?
Philips High School scores 44.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% 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 Philips High School in GCSEs?
Philips High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.3. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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