Whalley Range 11-18 High School
URN: 141264 • Manchester M16 8GW
Overview
- Name
- Whalley Range 11-18 High School
- URN
- 141264
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- GREATER MANCHESTER EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Lea (since 2025) , Academy Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01618619727
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wilbraham Road, Manchester M16 8GW
Summary
Whalley Range 11-18 High School is a girls' academy located in Manchester, serving approximately 1,647 students with a capacity of 1,650. The school is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and empowers young women to become future leaders. The ethos of the school revolves around high aspirations, self-belief, and achieving full potential, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with families and the local community.
The curriculum at Whalley Range is designed to cater to students of all abilities, providing a range of academic and vocational courses. The school has recently celebrated outstanding results, reflecting the hard work and dedication of its students, particularly at Key Stage 5, where many have progressed to university and apprenticeship opportunities. The school is part of the Greater Manchester Education Trust, which enhances educational experiences through partnerships with local businesses and universities.
In addition to academic support, Whalley Range offers various resources for health and wellbeing, ensuring a holistic approach to student development. The school actively engages with parents through events such as open evenings and parents' evenings, fostering a strong community connection.
The curriculum at Whalley Range is designed to cater to students of all abilities, providing a range of academic and vocational courses. The school has recently celebrated outstanding results, reflecting the hard work and dedication of its students, particularly at Key Stage 5, where many have progressed to university and apprenticeship opportunities. The school is part of the Greater Manchester Education Trust, which enhances educational experiences through partnerships with local businesses and universities.
In addition to academic support, Whalley Range offers various resources for health and wellbeing, ensuring a holistic approach to student development. The school actively engages with parents through events such as open evenings and parents' evenings, fostering a strong community connection.
Useful links
- Vision and Values (governance)
- Trust Governance (governance)
- Trust Vision and Values (governance)
- Become a School Governor (governance)
- Academy Committee (governance)
- Gender Pay Gap Report (governance)
- Policies (governance)
- Supporting Students with SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (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 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- GREATER MANCHESTER EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1650
- Pupils
- 1647
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 1647
- FSM %
- 51.60
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1647 | 0 | 1647 | 1650 | 51.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1662 | 0 | 1662 | 1650 | 45.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1650 | 0 | 1650 | 1650 | 41.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1650 | 0 | 1650 | 1650 | 41.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1573 | 0 | 1573 | 1650 | 36.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1569 | 0 | 1569 | 1650 | 30.10 |
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