Saint Paul's Catholic High School

URN: 139456 • Manchester M23 2YS

Overview

Name
Saint Paul's Catholic High School
URN
139456
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
49.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mike Whiteside (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01614990000
Website
Visit
Address
Firbank Road, Manchester M23 2YS

Summary

Saint Paul's Catholic High School, located in Manchester, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrollment of 952 students, exceeding its capacity of 900. As part of the Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, nurturing students' spiritual, academic, and social development. The school community is committed to high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs, as highlighted in their recent "Good" Ofsted report.

The curriculum at Saint Paul's is designed to support a diverse range of learning experiences, with various initiatives such as the Harvest Appeal to benefit local food banks and an International Evening celebrating cultural diversity. The school also provides resources for students transitioning from Year 6 to Year 7 and offers revision sessions for Year 11 students to prepare for their exams.

Community engagement is integral to the school's ethos, fostering respect and care for others and the environment. Parents are encouraged to participate in school events and stay informed through newsletters and updates, ensuring a collaborative approach to their children's education.

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Key details

LA
Manchester
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
900
Pupils
952
Boys
458
Girls
494
FSM %
53.70
Open date
2013-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
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Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 952 458 494 900 53.70
2024-09-11 927 457 470 900 55.40
2023-09-11 911 429 482 900 55.60
2022-09-11 911 429 482 900 55.60
2021-09-11 842 382 460 900 49.50
2020-09-11 730 340 390 900 44.50

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