Wright Robinson College
Manchester, M18 8RL · Manchester · secondary school
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8th 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 — 9.3/10 against 385 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 87 | 35% | 3.05 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 62.1 · 84 | 30% | 2.51 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.34 · 75 | 25% | 1.88 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.2 · 78 | 10% | 0.78 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wright Robinson College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.34 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 (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Art, Craft and Design club, Climate Club, ESU Public Speaking Team, ESU Mace Debating Team, English Book Club, Let’s Code Computing Club, First Tech Robotics Club, and Spanish and French Film Clubs. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,781 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,800. 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 maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve
What Ofsted said about Wright Robinson College
Overview
Wright Robinson College is described as a school where leaders demonstrate a "clear moral purpose" and "tenacious" drive to put pupils’ interests first. The report highlights an "abundantly welcoming community" where pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged, "flourish" and achieve above national averages.
Strengths
- Attendance is "exceptional," with disadvantaged pupils’ attendance "consistently above that of non-disadvantaged pupils nationally."
- Inclusion is "extensive, impactful and securely embedded," ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs, "flourish."
- Pupils behave in an "exemplary fashion," supported by a "meticulous approach" to teaching behaviour and "swift and decisive" handling of bullying.
- The curriculum is "high-quality, broad and ambitious," enabling pupils to build "deep knowledge" and produce "high-quality work."
- Staff are "overwhelmingly happy," benefiting from a "comprehensive programme of professional development."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "sustain the effectiveness of their work to further refine the quality of teaching," specifically in citizenship and personal, social, health and economic education.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.3 |
| 2024/25 | 49.1 |
| 2025/26 | 52.2 |
| 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
—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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