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Philips High School

Higher Lane, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7PH

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Manchester.

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Pupils

872

Ages

11-16

FSM

37.0%

Attainment 8

50.3

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jun 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

50.3

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

29.7%

Basics 9-5

54.7%

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

61.6%

EBacc APS

4.68

EBacc 9-5

33.1%

EBacc 9-4

43.6%

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About Philips High School

Philips High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Bury. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.3. The school has around 872 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Higher Lane, Manchester, M45 7PH | More schools in Bury

Ofsted inspection history

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

Jun 2022 — Requires improvement
Jun 2022 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Philips High School)
Jan 2013 — Good (predecessor: Philips High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Philips High School

What is Philips High School's Ofsted rating?

Philips High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are Philips High School's latest exam results?

Philips High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Philips High School located?

Philips High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Bury (M45 7PH).

How many pupils attend Philips High School?

Philips High School has around 872 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Philips High School with other schools?

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