Parrs Wood High School
Manchester, M20 5PG · Manchester · secondary school
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20th 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 — 6.1/10 against 808 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 | 44.7 · 49 | 30% | 1.48 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.07 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.7 · 64 | 10% | 0.64 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Parrs Wood High School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in May 2025. In 2024/25, 47.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.07 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly 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 (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a School Choir.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,786 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,854. 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 other activities are available alongside the School Choir?
What Ofsted said about Parrs Wood High School
Overview
Parrs Wood High School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are proud of their diverse community, feel safe, and enjoy coming to school. The school is ambitious for all pupils, ensuring they gain the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in their future lives.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with clear plans for essential knowledge across subjects, including three modern foreign languages and ancient history.
- Teachers are "knowledgeable about their subjects" and consistently effective at identifying and remedying gaps in pupils’ knowledge, leading to better retention.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are accurately identified and supported to progress through the same ambitious curriculums as their peers.
- Attendance has improved over the past two years due to prioritised efforts by pastoral leaders working closely with families and agencies.
- Personal development is enhanced by a "very well-designed programme of lessons and activities," including high-quality careers advice and opportunities in drama, music, and sport.
Areas to improve
- In the sixth form, there is variability in how recent curriculum changes are implemented, meaning some students in a few subjects do not achieve as well as they should. The trust must ensure greater consistency so students achieve well in all chosen subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.2 |
| 2024/25 | 48.1 |
| 2025/26 | 48.7 |
| 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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