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Parrs Wood High School

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Parrs Wood High School

Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury, Manchester, M20 5PG

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Pupils
1,867
Ages
11-18
FSM
31.2%
Attainment 8
48.0
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.8%
Basics 9-5
47.6%

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
42.6%
EBacc APS
4.28
EBacc 9-5
17.6%
EBacc 9-4
28.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.61
A*-A Grades
12.8%
A*-B Grades
31.3%
AAB+ %
9.7%

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 206 students entered

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About Parrs Wood High School

Parrs Wood High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Manchester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.0. The school has around 1,867 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 5PG | More schools in Manchester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Parrs Wood High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Dec 2013 — Good (predecessor: Parrs Wood High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Parrs Wood High School

What is Parrs Wood High School's Ofsted rating?
Parrs Wood High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are Parrs Wood High School's latest exam results?
Parrs Wood High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Parrs Wood High School located?
Parrs Wood High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Manchester (M20 5PG).
How many pupils attend Parrs Wood High School?
Parrs Wood High School has around 1,867 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Parrs Wood High School with other schools?
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