Whalley Range 11-18 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 · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2012 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
55.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
19.6
Avg class size
77
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
1,712 pupils
1,650 capacity
62 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(3)
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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
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
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
7.11678%
Overall absence
19.02748%
Persistent absence
1,419
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
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Wilbraham Primary School
Old Moat Primary School
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School
Claremont Primary School
Heald Place Primary School
Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
Cavendish Primary School
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