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William Hulme's Grammar School

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William Hulme's Grammar School

Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR

Academy sponsor led · Ages 3–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2019

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

Academic picture

51.5school · 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

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%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

51.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2352.246.4
2023/2449.146.4
2024/2551.546.0

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+0.210.00
2023/24+0.400.00
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
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

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 117 students entered

Community & Reviews

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
0.25 km away · Other independent school
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
0.36 km away · Academy converter
Good
St Bede's College
0.67 km away · Other independent school
CHS South
1.2 km away · Free schools
Good
Chorlton High School
1.48 km away · Academy converter
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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.

  1. Jun 2025 — Improved significantly
  2. 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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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