© OpenStreetMap · © CARTO
ACADEMY CONVERTER · SECONDARY · GIRLS
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
Goodgraded 28/04/2022Ages 11–181,647 pupils
Whalley Range 11-18 High School is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Manchester. The school has around 1,647 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/04/2022, Whalley Range 11-18 High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.8), an average Attainment 8 score of 52.2 and 50% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Manchester can view Whalley Range 11-18 High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 28/04/2022. 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 852.1
England avg 45.1 · was 51.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths47%
England avg 45% · was 50% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths70%
England avg 65% · was 70% in 2023/24
EBacc entry67%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.91
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-level29.0
A-level grade (point score)29.0
A-level grade (best 3)29.7
APS best 3: 29.7
AAB or better10%
Retention100%
Value added+0.01
Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake54.6%
Free school meals54.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language80.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled100%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.3%
Attendance93.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher14.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence18.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Manchester
All schools in Manchester →William Hulme's Grammar SchoolGood · 0.2 miKassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys0.3 miSt Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyOutstanding · 0.4 miSt Bede's College0.6 miWilbraham Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miOld Moat Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.7 mi
See the full area report for M16 8GW →