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Didsbury High School

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Didsbury High School

4 The Avenue, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2ET

Free schools
Pupils
1,181
Ages
11-18
FSM
40.0%
Attainment 8
57.1
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jan 2024

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%

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
87.1%
EBacc APS
5.54
EBacc 9-5
52.1%
EBacc 9-4
64.5%
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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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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View Didsbury High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Manchester.