William Hulme's Grammar School, Manchester

All-throughData as of May 2026

William Hulme's Grammar School

Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR

A Good-rated all-through school in Manchester where 72% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led

Christian

Pupils

1,590

Ages

3-18

FSM

39.1%

Attainment 8

51.5

Ofsted

Good

May 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

92.0%

Writing

73.0%

Maths

85.0%

RWM Combined

72.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

51.5

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

27.2%

Basics 9-5

54.9%

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

50.5%

EBacc APS

4.73

EBacc 9-5

22.0%

EBacc 9-4

30.8%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

30.45

A*-A Grades

15.8%

A*-B Grades

36.7%

AAB+ %

10.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 117 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Area

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About William Hulme's Grammar School

William Hulme's Grammar School is a secondary school in Manchester, Manchester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 45 responses), 89% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.5. The school has around 1,590 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR | More schools in Manchester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for William Hulme's Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2025 — Improved significantly
May 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about William Hulme's Grammar School

What is William Hulme's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

William Hulme's Grammar School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about William Hulme's Grammar School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 45 responses): 89% of parents would recommend William Hulme's Grammar School.

What are William Hulme's Grammar School's latest exam results?

William Hulme's Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is William Hulme's Grammar School located?

William Hulme's Grammar School is a secondary school in Manchester, Manchester (M16 8PR).

How many pupils attend William Hulme's Grammar School?

William Hulme's Grammar School has around 1,590 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare William Hulme's Grammar School with other schools?

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