Parrs Wood High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wilmslow Road East Didsbury Manchester M20 5PG |
| Phone | 01614468640 |
| Reference Number | 143260 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1867 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.78%
Girls: 46.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 40.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 185 | 114 | 299 |
| 8 | 166 | 152 | 318 |
| 9 | 134 | 159 | 293 |
| 10 | 162 | 137 | 299 |
| 11 | 167 | 132 | 299 |
| 12 | 79 | 80 | 159 |
| 13 | 111 | 89 | 200 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 35.5% |
| Pakistani | 17.2% |
| Asian, Other | 7.5% |
| White, Other | 5.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| African | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 2.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% |
| Unclassified | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 16 May 2019 | Short inspection |
| 06 Sep 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 04 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Parrs Wood High School | |
| 04 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Nov 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Jun 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Jun 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Mar 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Mar 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Oct 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Oct 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Apr 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Apr 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
| 05 Mar 2001 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62.2% |
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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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 28.59 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.77 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 9.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 282 | 60 |
| Third Preference | 166 | 10 |
| From another Local Authority | 191 | 50 |
Previous Years
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| > Other Education | |
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| Employment | |
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