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Didsbury High School

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Didsbury High School

4 The Avenue, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2ET

Free schools · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Jan 2024

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

Academic picture

57.1school · 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
57.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
41.9%
Basics 9-5
60.4%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

57.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23Not available46.4
2023/2457.346.4
2024/2557.146.0

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
2022/23Not available0.00
2023/24+0.670.00
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
87.1%
EBacc APS
5.54
EBacc 9-5
52.1%
EBacc 9-4
64.5%
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
37.47
A*-A Grades
29.9%
A*-B Grades
59.8%
AAB+ %
17.2%
Based on 29 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Lancasterian School
0.56 km away · Community special school
Good
Loreto High School Chorlton
0.88 km away · Voluntary aided school
Requires improvement
CHS South
1.03 km away · Free schools
Good
Manchester Secondary PRU
1.19 km away · Pupil referral unit
Requires improvement
Chorlton High School
1.21 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About Didsbury High School

Didsbury High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Manchester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.1. The school has around 1,181 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: 4 The Avenue, Manchester, M20 2ET | More schools in Manchester

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2024 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Didsbury High School

What is Didsbury High School's Ofsted rating?
Didsbury High School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Didsbury High School's latest exam results?
Didsbury High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Didsbury High School located?
Didsbury High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Manchester (M20 2ET).
How many pupils attend Didsbury High School?
Didsbury High School has around 1,181 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Didsbury High School with other schools?
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