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CHS South

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personMr Andy Park

corporate_farePROSPERE LEARNING TRUST

location_onManchester, M21 7SX

language Visit Website phone 1612419930

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

964

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Attainment 8

48.3

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Manchester

#1,171 of 3,216 nationally

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CHS South is a Free schools secondary school in Manchester, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

CHS South is a free schools in Manchester, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of PROSPERE LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,128 pupils on roll, of whom 53% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.3, placing the school #13 in Manchester and #1,171 of 3,216 nationally. 44.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

48.3

Grade 5+ E&M

44.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.6%

Entering EBacc53.10%

EBacc APS4.27

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60.80%

EBacc APS4

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS4.10

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

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2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

10 January 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2023-01-10

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.2%(25 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,128 pupils. During this period, there were 28 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,128	28	2.5%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,122	44	3.9%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,036	47	4.5%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,024	27	2.6%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,023	23	2.2%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	962	19	2.0%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	964	22	2.3%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	967	21	2.2%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	731	24	3.3%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	718	24	3.3%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	716	30	4.2%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	470	20	4.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	460	3	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	465	24	5.2%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	304	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	304	14	4.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	307	12	3.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	178	6	3.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	177	1	0.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	168	4	2.4%	3.8%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 71 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 36 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 19 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 9 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

85.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

26.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree29%

agree41%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know14%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree39%

agree42%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree28%

agree25%

disagree15%

strongly disagree9%

don't know1%

not applicable22%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes28%

no72%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree27%

agree18%

disagree36%

strongly disagree18%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree37%

agree38%

disagree13%

strongly disagree1%

don't know11%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree41%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree44%

agree41%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree54%

agree35%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree62%

agree32%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree42%

agree24%

disagree16%

strongly disagree8%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes77%

no23%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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