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Our Lady's RC High School

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Our Lady's RC High School

Alworth Road, Higher Blackley, Manchester, M9 0RP

Voluntary aided school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2017

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

49.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
23.2%
Basics 9-5
45.9%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

49.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2349.946.4
2023/2448.646.4
2024/2549.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.350.00
2023/24+0.330.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
40.6%
EBacc APS
4.32
EBacc 9-5
19.8%
EBacc 9-4
29.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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North Ridge High School
0.08 km away · Community special school
Outstanding
Meade Hill School
0.1 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Co-op Academy Manchester
0.88 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Elizabeth House School
1.63 km away · Other independent school
Co-op Academy North Manchester
2.3 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About Our Lady's RC High School

Our Lady's RC High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Manchester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.1. The school has around 1,050 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Alworth Road, Manchester, M9 0RP | More schools in Manchester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Our Lady's RC High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  3. Jan 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Our Lady's RC High School

What is Our Lady's RC High School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady's RC High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Our Lady's RC High School's latest exam results?
Our Lady's RC High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Our Lady's RC High School located?
Our Lady's RC High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Manchester (M9 0RP).
How many pupils attend Our Lady's RC High School?
Our Lady's RC High School has around 1,050 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Our Lady's RC High School with other schools?
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