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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
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,050
Ages
11-16
FSM
43.0%
Attainment 8
49.1
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2017

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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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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