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Whalley Range 11-18 High School

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Whalley Range 11-18 High School

Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8GW

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Girls

Ofsted
Good
Apr 2022

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

Academic picture

52.0school · 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
52.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
30.4%
Basics 9-5
46.2%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

52.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2350.046.4
2023/2451.946.4
2024/2552.046.0

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+0.360.00
2023/24+0.790.00
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
66.2%
EBacc APS
4.90
EBacc 9-5
34.6%
EBacc 9-4
48.5%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
29.02
A*-A Grades
10.7%
A*-B Grades
33.3%
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 133 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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About Whalley Range 11-18 High School

Whalley Range 11-18 High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Manchester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.0. The school has around 1,647 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Wilbraham Road, Manchester, M16 8GW | More schools in Manchester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Whalley Range 11-18 High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2012 — Good (predecessor: Whalley Range 11-18 High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Whalley Range 11-18 High School

What is Whalley Range 11-18 High School's Ofsted rating?
Whalley Range 11-18 High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Whalley Range 11-18 High School's latest exam results?
Whalley Range 11-18 High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.0. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Whalley Range 11-18 High School located?
Whalley Range 11-18 High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Manchester (M16 8GW).
How many pupils attend Whalley Range 11-18 High School?
Whalley Range 11-18 High School has around 1,647 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Whalley Range 11-18 High School with other schools?
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