Philips High School

URN: 105360 • Manchester M45 7PH

Overview

Name
Philips High School
URN
105360
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
50.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
T J Owen (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Higher Lane, Manchester M45 7PH

Summary

Philips High School, located in Manchester, is a mixed community secondary school with a current enrolment of 887 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 880. The school is part of the Oak Learning Partnership, which joined in September 2024, aiming to enhance educational opportunities for its students through a well-rounded curriculum and high-quality teaching.

The school promotes a supportive and inclusive environment, underpinned by its core values of Success, Together, Aspire, and Respect (STAR). Philips High School is dedicated to fostering a respectful and ambitious atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially.

In addition to a strong academic focus, Philips High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports and cultural events, which contribute to a vibrant school community. The school is committed to providing first-class facilities and resources to support students' learning and personal development, ensuring they are well-prepared for future challenges.

Key details

LA
Bury
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
880
Pupils
887
Boys
492
Girls
395
FSM %
36.50
Open date
Close date
2024-08-31
Last Ofsted
2022-06-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 887 492 395 880 36.50
2024-09-11 887 492 395 880 36.50
2023-09-11 883 467 416 880 31.80
2022-09-11 883 467 416 880 31.80
2021-09-11 875 470 405 880 26.90
2020-09-11 866 452 414 880 24.40

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