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Wright Robinson College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Martin Haworth

corporate_fareFLAGSHIP LEARNING TRUST

location_onManchester, M18 8RL

language Visit Website phone 1613705121

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2016

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Students

1,826

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Attainment 8

49.1

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GCSE Rank

#11 in Manchester

#1,055 of 3,216 nationally

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Wright Robinson College is a Academy converter secondary school in Manchester, serving ages 11-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Wright Robinson College is an academy converter in Manchester, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of FLAGSHIP LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,810 pupils on roll, of whom 54% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.1, placing the school #11 in Manchester and #1,055 of 3,216 nationally. 46.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2016. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.2 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

49.1

Grade 5+ E&M

46.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.1%

Entering EBacc60.50%

EBacc APS4.42

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc65.70%

EBacc APS4.64

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.56

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc62%

EBacc APS4.46

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS4.48

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

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

90%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 October 2021

Inspection Report

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06 November 2019

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2016-03-01

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2014-02-26

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

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

4.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.6%(65 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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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 1,810 pupils. During this period, there were 84 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.6%, 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)	1,810	84	4.6%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,808	103	5.7%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,788	99	5.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,796	77	4.3%	7.1%	4
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,814	82	4.5%	8.2%	5
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,817	97	5.3%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,826	115	6.3%	6.4%	4
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,828	71	3.9%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,815	91	5.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,830	107	5.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,828	132	7.2%	4.4%	4
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,830	59	3.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,830	43	2.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,833	97	5.3%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,820	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,820	50	2.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,828	80	4.4%	4.2%	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 98 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 76 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 39 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 26 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 16 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Visual Impairment 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 4 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.

92.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

95.0%Positive

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

35.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree70%

agree30%

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

strongly agree57%

agree38%

strongly disagree5%

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

strongly agree46%

agree5%

disagree3%

strongly disagree5%

not applicable41%

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

yes30%

no70%

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

strongly agree73%

agree18%

strongly disagree9%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree81%

agree16%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree73%

agree22%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree78%

agree14%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree62%

agree35%

disagree3%

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

strongly agree78%

agree16%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree62%

agree27%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes92%

no8%

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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.

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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