William Hulme's Grammar School

A good academy sponsor led school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for William Hulme's Grammar School.

Manchester, M168PR Ofsted: Good Age 3-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.4
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.6%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
14 May 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Spring Bridge Road
Manchester, M168PR
Phone
1612262054
Website
whgs-academy.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135296
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR
Website
www.whgs-academy.org
Age range
3-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1300 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,611
Free School Meals
36.9% (594 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (60 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
76.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
8.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
71%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
101 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
76.0 (+19.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.6 (+15.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.1 (+9.6 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.4 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
50 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
101
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,611 pupils
3-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(19 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(8 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(19 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(37 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Best in Everyone"

Ambition Respect Compassion

The school’s ethos is underpinned by Christian roots and is fully inclusive, welcoming and respectful of students and staff of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

Founded in 1887, WHGS offers a broad, ambitious and enriching education and aims to bring out the best in everyone through its values of Ambition, Respect and Compassion and via The William Hulme’s Way (Education with Character).

Extracurriculars

Sports

Cricket Lacrosse Rugby

Facilities

Great Hall sports pitches bright and well equipped classrooms

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