Levenshulme High School
Manchester, M19 1FS · Manchester · secondary school
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5th of 31 secondary schools in Manchester we can score, 32 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 — 9.1/10 against 250 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 94 | 34% | 3.22 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 51.2 · 65 | 30% | 1.98 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.91 · 96 | 25% | 2.43 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.2 · 75 | 10% | 0.76 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Levenshulme High School overview
How it's doing
Levenshulme High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. In 2024/25, 52.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.91 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,057 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,100. 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 in reaching the national median for Attainment 8? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the school maintain its Outstanding Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Levenshulme High School
Overview
Levenshulme High School continues to be an outstanding school, maintaining high standards since its previous inspection. The report highlights a culture where pupils are proud, feel safe, and demonstrate exceptional behaviour and a positive approach to learning. Leaders have established a clear, ambitious vision that is shared by staff, pupils, and parents, ensuring a supportive and rigorous educational environment.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as "extremely well-thought-out," "carefully ordered," and "ambitious for all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils exhibit "exceptional" behaviour and a "very positive approach to learning," with rare incidents of bullying dealt with quickly.
- There is a "very rigorous system" for supporting reading, including effective phonics provision for those needing catch-up support.
- The personal development programme is "exceptionally well structured," offering rich experiences such as a leadership programme open to all pupils.
- Staff use assessment information successfully to identify gaps in learning and refine the curriculum to help pupils overcome misconceptions.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an "extremely strong ethos of safeguarding" threaded through all school activities and staff regularly updated on local and national issues.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.6 |
| 2024/25 | 52.5 |
| 2025/26 | 51.2 |
| 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
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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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