Parrenthorn High School

A good community school school in Bury. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Parrenthorn High School.

Manchester, M252BW Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
58.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.21
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 71.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 March 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Heywood Road
Manchester, M252BW
Phone
1617738634
Website
parrenthorn.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105358
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Heywood Road, Manchester, M25 2BW
Website
www.parrenthorn.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Closed
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,029
Free School Meals
28.0% (288 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.1% (42 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
49.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.6
English Attainment 8:
10.4
Maths Attainment 8:
9.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.6
Ebacc English:
98.5%
Ebacc Entry:
24.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
80.4%
Ebacc Languages:
38.7%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.21
Progress 8 Range:
0.01 to 0.40

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
71.1 (+19.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.2 (+9.7 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.21 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
29 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
172
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,029 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Aspire Believe Achieve

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher's Welcome from Mr C Bell emphasizing commitment to high quality teaching and learning and to developing pupils across academic, creative, personal, physical, moral and spiritual aspects; highlights happiness, safety and community partnership.

Facilities

Astroturf 1/3 pitch club block bookings Astroturf 1/3 pitch casual bookings Sports Hall full club block bookings Sports Hall full casual bookings Small Studio Badminton Court Assembly Hall

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