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Whalley Range 11-18 High School

Whalley Range 11-18 High School, Manchester
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Whalley Range 11-18 High School

Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8GW

A Good-rated secondary school in Manchester.

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Girls
Pupils
1,647
Ages
11-18
FSM
51.6%
Attainment 8
52.0
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2022

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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%

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
66.2%
EBacc APS
4.90
EBacc 9-5
34.6%
EBacc 9-4
48.5%
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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

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

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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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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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