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
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.
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.
Useful links
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- SEND (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Denominal Inspection (download)
- Term Dates (download)
- British Values (download)
- Get Involved (download)
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
- 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
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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