Ellesmere Park High School
Manchester, M30 9BP · Salford · secondary school
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6th of 15 secondary schools in Salford we can score, 16 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.6/10 against 713 of them, against 5.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 50.3 · 63 | 30% | 1.89 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.28 · 29 | 25% | 0.72 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.9 · 65 | 10% | 0.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ellesmere Park High School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. In 2024/25, 42.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.28 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 818 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Ellesmere Park High School
Overview
The report describes Ellesmere Park High School as a “vibrant and inclusive” institution where pupils are “happy” and “enjoy learning.” Leaders have fostered an “aspirational culture” with high expectations, ensuring that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, benefit from a good quality of education and achieve well in their studies and post-16 destinations.
Strengths
- Pupils feel “safe” and “protected from bullying,” with leaders dealing swiftly with any discrimination or derogatory language.
- The curriculum is well-organised in most subjects, and pupils have successfully “overcome gaps in their learning” following the pandemic.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive timely support and “learn well alongside their peers.”
- Leaders provide a “comprehensive programme of personal development” and a thorough careers programme to support future aspirations.
- Staff feel well-supported by leaders, who maintain “appropriate expectations of their workload.”
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not fully defined the key knowledge pupils must remember, hindering teachers’ ability to deliver the curriculum effectively.
- In some subjects, assessment strategies are not well matched to the curriculum, leaving teachers unaware of pupils’ misconceptions and knowledge gaps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff following clear procedures, receiving appropriate training, and acting swiftly to ensure pupils receive necessary help from external agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.7 |
| 2024/25 | 45.8 |
| 2025/26 | 48.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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