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
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.
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.
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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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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