Our Lady's RC High School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Alworth Road Higher Blackley Manchester M9 0RP |
| Phone | 01615079640 |
| Reference Number | 105576 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1050 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.29%
Girls: 51.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 57.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 119 | 102 | 221 |
| 8 | 100 | 101 | 201 |
| 9 | 100 | 106 | 206 |
| 10 | 92 | 113 | 205 |
| 11 | 96 | 121 | 217 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 30.3% |
| White, British | 27.5% |
| White, Other | 9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.5% |
| Unclassified | 3% |
| Indian | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| Caribbean | 2% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2025 | School inspection |
| 03 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 31 Jan 2017 | Full inspection |
| 10 Feb 2015 | Full inspection |
| 08 Jul 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Apr 2013 | Full inspection |
| 15 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Jul 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Mar 2010 | Full inspection |
| 14 Mar 2007 | Full inspection |
| 29 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 64.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 191 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 99 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 59 | 18 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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E-ACT Blackley Academy
Victoria Avenue, Blackley, Manchester, M9 0RD |
0.28 miles |
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St Clare's RC Primary School
Victoria Avenue, Blackley, Manchester, M9 0RR |
0.29 miles |
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0.66 miles |
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0.7 miles |
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0.72 miles |
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0.96 miles |
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Manor Road, Alkrington, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1JZ |
0.98 miles |
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0.98 miles |
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0.99 miles |
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Crosslee Community Primary School
Crosslee Road, Blackley, Manchester, M9 6TG |
1.01 miles |
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Hall Moss Road, Blackley, Manchester, M9 7AT |
1.1 miles |
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Evesham Road, Alkrington, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1PY |
1.11 miles |
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1.11 miles |
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1.12 miles |
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1.21 miles |
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1.23 miles |
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1.35 miles |
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1.44 miles |
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1.46 miles |
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0.55 miles |
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1.01 miles |
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1.43 miles |
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1.74 miles |
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1.8 miles |
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2.13 miles |
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2.19 miles |
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2.28 miles |
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