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Our Lady's RC High School
Goodgraded 04/11/2021Ages 11–161,050 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Our Lady's RC High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Manchester. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,050 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 04/11/2021, Our Lady's RC High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 48.8 and 47% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Manchester can view Our Lady's RC High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 04/11/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 849.1
England avg 45.1 · was 48.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths46%
England avg 45% · was 46% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths67%
England avg 65% · was 72% in 2023/24
EBacc entry41%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.33
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake45.3%
Free school meals45.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language54.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled100%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.1%
Attendance95.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher14.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence10.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Manchester
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