William Hulme's Grammar School, Manchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
William Hulme's Grammar School creates a special community where every child feels valued and encouraged to achieve. Teachers have strong expertise and use skilled techniques to help pupils deeply understand their learning, with particular strength in teaching reading and supporting pupils who find it challenging. The school goes beyond academics to build confident, well-rounded young people through excellent pastoral care, enriching experiences, and leadership opportunities tailored to each pupil's needs.
Key Strengths
- Well-organised and ambitious curriculum with strong teaching and expert subject knowledge
- Highly effective phonics programme and support for pupils with reading difficulties
- Exemplary behaviour and a calm, purposeful atmosphere built on the school's values of ambition, respect and compassion
- Excellent pastoral care and personalised support for all pupils, including those with special educational needs
- Exceptional career guidance and leadership opportunities that progress through each phase
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Arabic drumming, table tennis, maths problem solving, eco representatives, subject ambassadors, social action group, executive council, leadership roles including lunch monitor, culture day celebrations
William Hulme's Grammar School is a diverse and welcoming all-through school where pupils thrive in a caring community. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection in 2019.
At a Glance
41.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual Impairment, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
45 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 82% to 92%. Maths has improved from 77% to 85%. Writing has remained stable at around 73%.
Class Sizes
23.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
60
Total classes
9 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
119%
Over capacity
1,542 pupils
1,300 capacity
242 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(8)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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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
6.39619%
Overall absence
16.70498%
Persistent absence
1,305
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
William Hulme's Grammar School
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Wilbraham Primary School
St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School
Claremont Primary School
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
Old Moat Primary School
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
Manley Park Primary School
Heald Place Primary School
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