Chorlton High School
URN: 139148 • Manchester M21 7SL
Overview
- Name
- Chorlton High School
- URN
- 139148
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- PROSPERE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Zoe Morris (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01618821150
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Nell Lane, Manchester M21 7SL
Summary
Chorlton High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Manchester, serving a diverse student body of 1,529 pupils. The school emphasizes a multicultural and multi-faith environment, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging among students. Chorlton High maintains effective partnerships with local primary schools, sixth form providers, and further education colleges, enhancing the educational experience and opportunities for its students.
The school is committed to providing a high-quality education, focusing on creativity and student well-being. It offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners, encouraging both academic achievement and personal development. Support systems are in place to ensure that students can thrive, with particular attention given to those eligible for free school meals, which account for approximately 29.7% of the student population.
Chorlton High School actively engages with families and the local community, hosting events such as open evenings and transition days for prospective students. This approach not only helps to ease the transition for new students but also strengthens the ties between the school and the community it serves. For more information, visit their website at [Chorlton High School](http://www.chorltonhigh.manchester.sch.uk/).
The school is committed to providing a high-quality education, focusing on creativity and student well-being. It offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners, encouraging both academic achievement and personal development. Support systems are in place to ensure that students can thrive, with particular attention given to those eligible for free school meals, which account for approximately 29.7% of the student population.
Chorlton High School actively engages with families and the local community, hosting events such as open evenings and transition days for prospective students. This approach not only helps to ease the transition for new students but also strengthens the ties between the school and the community it serves. For more information, visit their website at [Chorlton High School](http://www.chorltonhigh.manchester.sch.uk/).
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- View Post CHAT:SS Present 'Free Thought' - Chorlton Arts Festival 2025 (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- 27 October October half term (calendar)
- 20 November INSET Day(s) (calendar)
- 19 December Autumn term ends (calendar)
- 22 December Christmas Holiday (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Appeals (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
- Manchester
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PROSPERE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1530
- Pupils
- 1529
- Boys
- 840
- Girls
- 689
- FSM %
- 29.70
- Open date
- 2013-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1529 | 840 | 689 | 1530 | 29.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1530 | 858 | 672 | 1530 | 27.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1519 | 874 | 645 | 1500 | 25.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1519 | 874 | 645 | 1500 | 25.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1530 | 896 | 634 | 1500 | 24.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1497 | 879 | 618 | 1500 | 20.60 |
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