Chorlton High School, Manchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Chorlton High School creates a calm, respectful atmosphere where all pupils - including those facing additional challenges - achieve highly and feel valued. Expert staff provide tailored support to close learning gaps and remove barriers, while offering a rich curriculum with excellent enrichment opportunities in arts, music, drama and community engagement. Pupils benefit from consistently strong teaching and leave well-prepared for their next steps in education, employment and training.
Key Strengths
- Consistently high exam results above national averages, with particularly impressive achievement among disadvantaged pupils
- Rigorous systems for maintaining high attendance and low persistent absence
- Broad, ambitious curriculum with strong teaching across all subjects
- Highly effective support for pupils with special educational needs and those with additional vulnerabilities
- Extensive enrichment programmes including arts, music, drama, and community volunteering
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Music, drama, photography, dance, student council, volunteering in local community, school performances, trips, work experience
Chorlton High School is a high-achieving school where pupils flourish in a caring community. The school consistently delivers strong results in national examinations and provides excellent support for all learners, including those with additional needs.
At a Glance
30.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.3
Avg class size
42
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
1,532 pupils
1,530 capacity
2 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Manchester
Admissions Demand - Manchester
Places available
7,150
Applications
6,683
Got 1st preference
74.4%
Got preferred school
93.2%
Secondary admissions across Manchester (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.55493%
Overall absence
19.01141%
Persistent absence
1,578
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Chorlton High School
Chorlton Park Primary
Barlow Hall Primary School
Brookburn Community School
Chorlton CofE Primary School
Oswald Road Primary School
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
The Birches School
St Ambrose RC Primary School
St John's RC Primary School
Manley Park Primary School
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