William Hulme's Grammar School
Manchester, M16 8PR · Manchester · all-through school
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11th 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 — 9.0/10 against 493 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 56.2 · 76 | 30% | 2.26 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.4 · 79 | 25% | 1.97 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.7 · 69 | 10% | 0.69 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
William Hulme's Grammar School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in July 2025. In 2024/25, 56.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.4 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join American Football, Roundnet, Softball/Baseball, and Squash teams. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,542 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,300. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the sports clubs structured for new students?
What Ofsted said about William Hulme's Grammar School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that William Hulme’s Grammar School has “improved significantly across all areas” since its previous graded inspection. Consequently, the school’s next inspection will be a graded one. The report describes a “diverse and welcoming” environment where pupils “thrive” and feel a “true sense of belonging.”
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “exemplary” behaviour within a “calm and purposeful atmosphere” guided by clear expectations and charters of ‘ambition, respect and compassion’.
- The curriculum is “well-organised and ambitious,” with teachers demonstrating “strong subject expertise” and the ability to “rectify any misconceptions swiftly.”
- There is an “exceptional” approach to preparing pupils for their future, with career opportunities “threaded through the curriculum” in every phase.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported,” with learning “appropriately adapted” to ensure successful outcomes.
- Staff benefit from a “well-organised professional development programme,” and the school actively supports staff well-being and workload management.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.1 |
| 2024/25 | 51.9 |
| 2025/26 | 49.7 |
| 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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