Didsbury High School

Details

Age Range	11-18 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Free schools
Religious Character	None
Local Authority	Manchester
Address	4 The Avenue, M20 2ET
School Website	www.didsburyhighschool.org.uk
Telephone	1615075600
URN	143729

School Census

Total	846
Girls/Boys	398/448
Girls/Boys Ratio	47.0%/53.0%
% pupils where English not first language	29.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	301
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	17.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/01/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
30/01/2024	Outstanding

Inspection Date	30/01/2024
Quality of Education	Outstanding
Behaviour and Attitudes	Outstanding
Personal Development	Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Outstanding

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
30 January 2024	School inspection: Outstanding	View

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	57.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	59.70%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	77.70%
Entering EBacc	89.30%
EBacc average point score	5.59
Progress 8	0.67

Secondary Results 2023
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	-
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	-
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	-
Entering EBacc	-
EBacc average point score	-
Progress 8	-

Secondary Results 2022
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	-
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	-
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	-
Entering EBacc	-
EBacc average point score	-
Progress 8	-

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers	1.81%
Total Applications	1186
As first preference	346
As second preference	319
As third preference	269

Total Offers Made	203
first preference offers	191
second preference offers	10
third preference offers	1

first preference v offers	1.83%
Total Applications	1143
As first preference	348
As second preference	307
As third preference	239

Total Offers Made	202
first preference offers	190
second preference offers	8
third preference offers	3

first preference v offers	1.69%
Total Applications	802
As first preference	325
As second preference	211
As third preference	167

Total Offers Made	203
first preference offers	192
second preference offers	6
third preference offers	4

first preference v offers	1.94%
Total Applications	961
As first preference	368
As second preference	250
As third preference	193

Total Offers Made	209
first preference offers	190
second preference offers	9
third preference offers	6

first preference v offers	2.07%
Total Applications	924
As first preference	378
As second preference	251
As third preference	168

Total Offers Made	209
first preference offers	183
second preference offers	16
third preference offers	8

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	59%
agree	28%
disagree	6%
strongly disagree	7%
don't know	0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	59%
agree	26%
disagree	8%
strongly disagree	5%
don't know	1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	57%
agree	26%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	5%
don't know	0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	18%
agree	9%
disagree	4%
strongly disagree	7%
don't know	5%
not applicable	57%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	53%
agree	27%
disagree	11%
strongly disagree	8%
don't know	1%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	36%
agree	19%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	10%
don't know	1%
not applicable	26%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	46%
no	54%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	60%
agree	15%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	18%
dont know	1%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	67%
agree	24%
disagree	6%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	60%
agree	26%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	4%
don't know	1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	58%
agree	30%
disagree	6%
strongly disagree	6%
don't know	0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	61%
agree	35%
disagree	1%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	62%
agree	30%
disagree	4%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	57%
agree	24%
disagree	8%
strongly disagree	7%
don't know	4%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	84%
no	16%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	37.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	10.7%
pakistani ethnic origin	10.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	6.4%
any other white background ethnic origin	5.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	4.8%
african ethnic origin	3.3%
white and asian ethnic origin	3.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin	2.8%
indian ethnic origin	2.7%
caribbean ethnic origin	2%
chinese ethnic origin	1.6%
white and black african ethnic origin	1.2%
any other black background ethnic origin	1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin	0.9%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	38.5%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	11.5%
pakistani ethnic origin	9.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	6.5%
any other white background ethnic origin	5.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	4.3%
white and asian ethnic origin	3.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin	2.8%
indian ethnic origin	2.6%
african ethnic origin	2.2%
caribbean ethnic origin	1.9%
chinese ethnic origin	1.2%
white and black african ethnic origin	1.1%
any other black background ethnic origin	0.9%
bangladeshi ethnic origin	0.8%
irish ethnic origin	0.6%