Parrs Wood High School
URN: 143260 • Manchester M20 5PG
Overview
- Name
- Parrs Wood High School
- URN
- 143260
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- GREATER MANCHESTER EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 68.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark McElwee (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01614468640
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wilmslow Road, Manchester M20 5PG
Summary
Parrs Wood High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Manchester, serving approximately 1,867 students with a capacity of 1,854. The school is part of the Greater Manchester Education Trust and aims to provide a comprehensive learning environment that fosters both academic and personal growth. The core values of Community, Creativity, and Achievement are central to the school's ethos, promoting a strong sense of belonging and positive relationships among students and staff.
The curriculum at Parrs Wood is designed to support a diverse student body, with a focus on achieving excellent outcomes. The school encourages students to excel academically while also preparing them to contribute positively to society. A variety of extracurricular activities, including a holiday sports club for younger children, further enrich the student experience.
Parrs Wood High School places a strong emphasis on pastoral care and support, ensuring that students receive guidance throughout their educational journey. Parents can stay informed about their child's progress through the EduLink One platform, which provides updates on homework, attendance, and conduct. The school actively engages with the community, reinforcing its commitment to creating opportunities for all students.
The curriculum at Parrs Wood is designed to support a diverse student body, with a focus on achieving excellent outcomes. The school encourages students to excel academically while also preparing them to contribute positively to society. A variety of extracurricular activities, including a holiday sports club for younger children, further enrich the student experience.
Parrs Wood High School places a strong emphasis on pastoral care and support, ensuring that students receive guidance throughout their educational journey. Parents can stay informed about their child's progress through the EduLink One platform, which provides updates on homework, attendance, and conduct. The school actively engages with the community, reinforcing its commitment to creating opportunities for all students.
Useful links
- 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)
- Prospectus (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wright Robinson College (79.2)
- Wright Robinson College (72.6)
- Middleton Technology School (70.2)
- Urmston Grammar School (70.2)
- Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic 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
- 1854
- Pupils
- 1867
- Boys
- 1004
- Girls
- 863
- FSM %
- 31.20
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1867 | 1004 | 863 | 1854 | 31.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1915 | 1002 | 913 | 1854 | 31.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1927 | 1038 | 889 | 1854 | 28.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1927 | 1038 | 889 | 1854 | 28.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1936 | 1036 | 900 | 1854 | 27.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1969 | 1045 | 924 | 1854 | 22.80 |
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