Wright Robinson College, 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 · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Wright Robinson College excels at removing barriers that prevent pupils from learning and succeeding. The school creates an exceptionally welcoming and inclusive community where every pupil finds their place, feels proud to belong to 'Team Wright Robinson', and is supported to achieve well. Staff show exceptional dedication to pupil wellbeing and character development, with disadvantaged pupils consistently achieving above national averages.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional attendance rates, including disadvantaged pupils attending more regularly than national average
- Exemplary pupil behaviour with meticulous teaching of conduct both in and out of school
- Highly effective inclusion for all pupils regardless of background, need or disadvantage
- Strong progress and above-average attainment in GCSE examinations
- Comprehensive extra-curricular programme and extensive leadership opportunities for all pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Further refine the quality of teaching in citizenship and personal, social, health and economic education to enhance pupil learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Soul band, public speaking, numeracy bingo, photography, basketball, swimming, fitness, Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, let's play programmes, travel ambassadors, library leads, wellbeing champions, attendance ambassadors, prefect roles, student executive leadership team
Wright Robinson College is an exceptional school where leaders have created a highly inclusive culture that removes barriers to learning and helps all pupils, especially disadvantaged students, thrive. Pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour, outstanding attendance, and make impressive progress from their starting points.
At a Glance
47.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
35 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
70
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,781 pupils
1,800 capacity
19 spare places available
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(4)
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SEN Provision
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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
4.65465%
Overall absence
9.73885%
Persistent absence
1,838
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
Wright Robinson College
St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Abbey Hey Primary Academy
St Clement's CofE Primary School
Fairfield Road Primary School
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
Varna Community Primary School
Denton West End Primary School
Oasis Academy Aspinal
Old Hall Drive Academy
Manchester Road Primary Academy
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