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

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.

Location & Contact

Address
Spring Bridge Road
Manchester, M168PR
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School Information

URN
135296
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR
Ofsted rating
Good
Age range
3-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
School status
Open

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

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%

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

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)