Parrenthorn High School
URN: 105358 • Manchester M25 2BW
Overview
- Name
- Parrenthorn High School
- URN
- 105358
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christopher Bell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01617738634
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Heywood Road, Manchester M25 2BW
Summary
Parrenthorn High School, located in Manchester, is a mixed community secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,033 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 1,050. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where students can achieve their full potential through high-quality teaching and a balanced curriculum. With a commitment to inclusivity, Parrenthorn aims to cater to the diverse needs and abilities of its students.
The school emphasizes strong values of respect, aspiration, belief, and achievement, encouraging students to engage positively with their peers and the wider community. Parents are encouraged to take an active role in their child's education, including supporting homework and maintaining high standards of behaviour and attendance. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities to enrich students' educational experiences.
Parrenthorn High School promotes British values, encouraging democracy, respect for the rule of law, and community involvement. Through various initiatives, including an active school council, students are given opportunities to express their views and contribute to school life, fostering a sense of responsibility and belonging.
The school emphasizes strong values of respect, aspiration, belief, and achievement, encouraging students to engage positively with their peers and the wider community. Parents are encouraged to take an active role in their child's education, including supporting homework and maintaining high standards of behaviour and attendance. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities to enrich students' educational experiences.
Parrenthorn High School promotes British values, encouraging democracy, respect for the rule of law, and community involvement. Through various initiatives, including an active school council, students are given opportunities to express their views and contribute to school life, fostering a sense of responsibility and belonging.
Useful links
- Sharp System (other)
- Remote Access (other)
- Virtual Library (other)
- Google Chrome (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Staff E-Mail (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wright Robinson College (79.2)
- Wright Robinson College (72.6)
- Middleton Technology School (70.2)
- Urmston Grammar School (70.2)
- Parrs Wood High School (68.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bury
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 1033
- Boys
- 508
- Girls
- 525
- FSM %
- 28.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1033 | 508 | 525 | 1050 | 28.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1029 | 491 | 538 | 1050 | 27.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 987 | 486 | 501 | 1050 | 25.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 987 | 486 | 501 | 1050 | 25.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 959 | 493 | 466 | 1050 | 23.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 926 | 490 | 436 | 1025 | 19.40 |
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