Details

Age Range11-19 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityManchester
AddressHigher Cambridge Street, M15 6HP
URN137801

School Census

Total 1506
Girls/Boys 746/760
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.5%/50.5%
% pupils where English not first language 37.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 443
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 9.2%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
08/11/2023 Good
15/01/2014 Outstanding
17/11/2010 Good
Inspection Date 08/11/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 15/01/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 17/11/2010
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 53
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 64.70%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 77.90%
Entering EBacc 12.90%
EBacc average point score 4.43
Progress 8 0.28
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 52.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 54%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 68%
Entering EBacc 16%
EBacc average point score 4.38
Progress 8 0.2
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 55.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 60%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 78%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.64
Progress 8 0.24

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 2.01%
Total Applications1126
As first preference411
As second preference296
As third preference207
Total Offers Made222
first preference offers204
second preference offers8
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.87%
Total Applications1056
As first preference391
As second preference264
As third preference222
Total Offers Made227
first preference offers209
second preference offers15
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.74%
Total Applications892
As first preference330
As second preference249
As third preference208
Total Offers Made227
first preference offers190
second preference offers23
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.81%
Total Applications946
As first preference344
As second preference235
As third preference203
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers190
second preference offers18
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 2.01%
Total Applications1064
As first preference410
As second preference300
As third preference218
Total Offers Made229
first preference offers204
second preference offers15
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 2.02%
Total Applications1003
As first preference391
As second preference309
As third preference203
Total Offers Made232
first preference offers194
second preference offers25
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.84%
Total Applications1003
As first preference340
As second preference310
As third preference224
Total Offers Made234
first preference offers185
second preference offers31
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.97%
Total Applications1064
As first preference366
As second preference344
As third preference230
Total Offers Made229
first preference offers186
second preference offers29
third preference offers13
first preference v offers 2.04%
Total Applications1052
As first preference391
As second preference335
As third preference203
Total Offers Made237
first preference offers192
second preference offers36
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 2.03%
Total Applications968
As first preference411
As second preference272
As third preference189
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers202
second preference offers23
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.73%
Total Applications850
As first preference321
As second preference262
As third preference177
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers186
second preference offers33
third preference offers10

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree65%
agree28%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree57%
agree33%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree51%
agree35%
disagree9%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree10%
agree10%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know5%
not applicable69%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree42%
agree42%
disagree12%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree39%
agree16%
disagree7%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
not applicable34%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes23%
no77%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree45%
agree35%
disagree13%
strongly disagree6%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree63%
agree34%
disagree1%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree63%
agree33%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree66%
agree31%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree69%
agree29%
disagree1%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree75%
agree20%
disagree0%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree57%
agree31%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know7%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes93%
no7%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
african ethnic origin37%
white british ethnic origin17.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin6.5%
caribbean ethnic origin6.2%
indian ethnic origin4.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin4.2%
any other white background ethnic origin3.8%
pakistani ethnic origin3.4%
any other black background ethnic origin3.3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin3.2%
white and black african ethnic origin2.1%
white and asian ethnic origin2.1%
chinese ethnic origin1.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.4%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
african ethnic origin37.6%
white british ethnic origin16.9%
caribbean ethnic origin7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin5.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin4.4%
indian ethnic origin4.4%
any other black background ethnic origin4%
any other white background ethnic origin3.6%
pakistani ethnic origin3.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin3%
white and black african ethnic origin2.2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.9%
chinese ethnic origin1.7%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.9%

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