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CHS South
Goodgraded 10/01/2023Ages 11–161,128 pupilsFaithNone
CHS South is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Manchester. The school has around 1,128 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/01/2023, CHS South was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 45.6 and 49% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Manchester can view CHS South's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 10/01/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 848.3
England avg 45.1 · was 44.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths44%
England avg 45% · was 47% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths71%
England avg 65% · was 68% in 2023/24
EBacc entry53%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.27
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake47.6%
Free school meals47.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language27.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled94%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.4%
Attendance90.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence30.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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