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Parrs Wood High School
Goodgraded 05/03/2025Ages 11–181,867 pupils
Parrs Wood High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Manchester. The school has around 1,867 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/03/2025, Parrs Wood High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 47.4 and 46% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Manchester can view Parrs Wood High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 05/03/2025. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 848.1
England avg 45.1 · was 47.2 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths48%
England avg 45% · was 46% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths70%
England avg 65% · was 67% in 2023/24
EBacc entry43%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.29
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)28.6
A-level grade (best 3)29.8
APS best 3: 29.8
AAB or better10%
Retention95%
Value added-0.13
Below average · 95% CI -0.2 to -0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake29.2%
Free school meals29.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language34.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled96%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.9%
Attendance91.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence21.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Manchester
All schools in Manchester →Broad Oak Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miThe Barlow RC High SchoolGood · 0.6 miSt Catherine's RC Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miBeaver Road Primary School0.8 miDidsbury CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miCheadle Village Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 mi
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