Wright Robinson College

A outstanding academy converter school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wright Robinson College.

Manchester, M188RL Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

69

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
61.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.34
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 69.7%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
1 March 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Abbey Hey Lane
Gorton
Manchester, M188RL
Phone
1613705121
Website
wrightrobinson.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146239
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8RL
Website
http://wrightrobinson.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FLAGSHIP LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1800 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
1,796
Free School Meals
52.0% (934 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (48 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
51.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.7
English Attainment 8:
10.8
Maths Attainment 8:
9.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.7
Ebacc English:
97.1%
Ebacc Entry:
48.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
89.3%
Ebacc Languages:
71.8%
Ebacc Maths:
98.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.34
Progress 8 Range:
0.19 to 0.50

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
48.4 (+29.0 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
69.7 (+17.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
51.3 (+11.8 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.9 (5.6 below average)
Progress 8:
0.34 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
50 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
299
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,796 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Excellence is Our Aim"

All members of our college community will be given every opportunity to develop and achieve their full academic potential. All members of our college community will contribute to ensuring that we provide a safe, secure and caring environment. All members of our college community will celebrate the diversity of our community and celebrate our successes and achievements as one. All members of our college community will demonstrate resilience at times of adversity. All members of the college community will treat others with respect. All members of the college community will be treated fairly.

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher Martin Haworth describes Wright Robinson College as an outstanding 11–16 secular college with state‑of‑the‑art facilities, a calm and welcoming atmosphere, and a strong Team Ethos. He highlights high expectations, leadership development, and a curriculum designed to promote social mobility and excellence, with a long history of strong examination results.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh programme Student Council

Sports

Football

Facilities

3G pitches Grass football pitches Indoor sports hall Dance studios Swimming pool

Curriculum Highlights

OCR Computer Science (9-1) – J277: 100% exam. Paper 1 covers Hardware & Software, Binary, Computer networks, System Security and the ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impacts of digital technology; Paper 2 covers Algorithms, Programming, and Defensive Design & Testing. AQA Design and Technology (8552): 50% external examination and 50% non‑exam assessment. Content includes materials properties, manufacturing processes, CAD/CAM, and design for people; Year 10–11 NEA work includes pewter casting, laser cutting, line bending, vacuum forming, dip coating and metal rollers. BTEC Tech Award in Enterprise: Components 1–3 – Exploring Enterprises (30% coursework), Planning for and Pitching an Enterprise Activity (30% coursework), Promotion and Finance for Enterprise (40% external exam). BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts: Components 1–3 – Exploring the Performing Arts, Developing Skills & Techniques in the Performing Arts, Responding to a Brief. KS4 Art & Design and Photography (Art): Broad KS4 curriculum with assessment through coursework and externally set tasks; emphasizes idea development and personal response. GCSE Art & Design and Photography: Year 10–11 progression with development of ideas, practical work and portfolio assessment.

SEND Provision

Wright Robinson College has received the SEND Inclusion Award (SENDIA) for high‑quality education for pupils with SEND, and has recognition for pupil development and wellbeing through additional awards such as the Excellence in Pupil Development Award (EPDA) and Wellbeing Award for Schools (WAS).

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