Whalley Range 11-18 High School
URN: 105558 • Manchester M16 8GW
Overview
- Name
- Whalley Range 11-18 High School
- URN
- 105558
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elizabeth Hole (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
-
Wilbraham Road, Manchester M16 8GW
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Summary
Whalley Range 11-18 High School is a foundation school located in Manchester, dedicated to educating girls from ages 11 to 18. The school aims to empower young women to become future leaders by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. With a capacity of 1,650 students, Whalley Range is known for its commitment to high academic standards and personal development, encouraging all students to aspire to their full potential.
The curriculum at Whalley Range is broad and flexible, catering to diverse interests and abilities. Students are engaged in a variety of learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom, with a strong emphasis on personal responsibility and behaviour. The school collaborates closely with families, local communities, and business partners, including ties with universities and organisations like the Manchester Business Alliance, to enhance educational experiences.
Whalley Range has received positive feedback from Ofsted, reflecting its status as a high-performing institution. The school regularly updates its prospectuses to keep parents informed and hosts events such as open evenings to foster community engagement and support for students' academic journeys.
The curriculum at Whalley Range is broad and flexible, catering to diverse interests and abilities. Students are engaged in a variety of learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom, with a strong emphasis on personal responsibility and behaviour. The school collaborates closely with families, local communities, and business partners, including ties with universities and organisations like the Manchester Business Alliance, to enhance educational experiences.
Whalley Range has received positive feedback from Ofsted, reflecting its status as a high-performing institution. The school regularly updates its prospectuses to keep parents informed and hosts events such as open evenings to foster community engagement and support for students' academic journeys.
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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
- Manchester
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1650
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2014-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1650 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1650 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1650 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1650 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1650 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1650 |
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