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Whalley Range 11-18 High School

Academy converter · Manchester · M16 8GW

Ages 11–18 · 1,712 pupils · Manchester

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

51.9

Overall absence

6.7%

Admissions demand

0.82 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-06-21

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.79
−20+2
Attainment 851.9
English & maths grade 5+50%
English & maths grade 4+70%
EBacc entry64%

EBacc APS: 5.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)18.8%
Unauthorised3.6%
Authorised absence
3.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.5%
Enrolments in measure
1,427

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.82 · Often has places

1st preferences

216

Places offered

266

1st-preference offers

192

Total preferences (any rank)
652
Preferred offers (top 3)
266
Applications from outside LA
67
Offers to outside-LA applicants
23
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill104%

1,712 pupils · 1,650 places

Pupils on roll
1,712
Boys / girls
0 / 1,712
School capacity
1,650
Capacity fill
1,712 / 1,650 (104%)
Free school meals
55%
FSM pupils
749
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Girls
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: GREATER MANCHESTER EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
GREATER MANCHESTER EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Education and Leadership Trust
Headteacher
Mr Michael Lea

Location

Address
Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range
Postcode
M16 8GW
Town
Manchester
County
Greater Manchester
Local authority
Manchester
District
Manchester
Constituency
Manchester Rusholme
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Girls academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Manchester, Manchester, 1,712 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 55%.

Open schools in Manchester
415
Secondary schools in Manchester
61
Academies among open schools in Manchester
40% (168)
Open schools in M16
16
Secondary in M16
1
Open schools in Manchester LA
220
Secondary in Manchester LA
30

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ManchesterNear M16

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    Manchester · M21 7SX · Manchester

    Ages 11–16

    • Att844.8
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence9.6%

    0.6 miles away

  • Chorlton High School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att851.2
    • P80.2
    • EM5+54%
    • Absence7.8%

    0.8 miles away

  • Loreto High School Chorlton

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

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    Manchester · M21 7SW · Manchester

    Ages 11–16

    • Att846.2
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+43%
    • Absence8.9%

    0.9 miles away

  • Didsbury High School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att857.3
    • P80.7
    • EM5+60%
    • Absence8.0%

    0.9 miles away

  • Manchester Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Manchester · M14 4PX · Manchester

    Ages 11–16

    • Att843.2
    • P80.3
    • EM5+31%
    • Absence9.2%

    1.2 miles away

  • Trinity CofE High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–19

    • Att853.0
    • P80.3
    • EM5+65%
    • Absence5.7%

    1.6 miles away

  • Burnage Academy for Boys

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Manchester · M19 1ER · Manchester

    Ages 11–16

    • Att851.1
    • P80.8
    • EM5+56%
    • Absence8.2%

    2.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Michael Lea
Telephone
01618619727
Website
www.wrhs1118.co.uk

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