Didsbury High School
URN: 143729 • Manchester M20 2ET
Overview
- Name
- Didsbury High School
- URN
- 143729
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE LAURUS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katie Houghton (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01615075600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 4 The Avenue, Manchester M20 2ET
Summary
Didsbury High School is a mixed secondary free school located in Manchester, part of the Laurus Trust. Opened in September 2019, the school serves students aged 11-18 and currently has a population of 1,181, with a capacity of 1,350. The school is non-selective and non-denominational, offering a modern educational environment equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.
The school’s ethos is centred around the relentless pursuit of excellence, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background. Didsbury High School promotes a well-rounded education through its four Cornerstones: Academic Aspiration, Leadership and Service, Culture Creativity and Rhetoric, and Competition and Physical Endeavour. This comprehensive approach aims to prepare students for life beyond school.
In 2023, Didsbury High School received an 'Outstanding' rating in its first Ofsted inspection, reflecting the high standards of education and support provided. The school also features a newly established Sixth Form, which opened in September 2023, further enhancing the educational opportunities available to students.
The school’s ethos is centred around the relentless pursuit of excellence, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background. Didsbury High School promotes a well-rounded education through its four Cornerstones: Academic Aspiration, Leadership and Service, Culture Creativity and Rhetoric, and Competition and Physical Endeavour. This comprehensive approach aims to prepare students for life beyond school.
In 2023, Didsbury High School received an 'Outstanding' rating in its first Ofsted inspection, reflecting the high standards of education and support provided. The school also features a newly established Sixth Form, which opened in September 2023, further enhancing the educational opportunities available to students.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Welcome to Didsbury High School (download)
- Admissions information (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies & Data Protection (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- policies page (other)
- Privacy Policy (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
- THE LAURUS TRUST
- Capacity
- 1350
- Pupils
- 1181
- Boys
- 609
- Girls
- 572
- FSM %
- 40.00
- Open date
- 2019-09-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-31
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1181 | 609 | 572 | 1350 | 40.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1089 | 568 | 521 | 1350 | 35.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 632 | 334 | 298 | 1350 | 32.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 632 | 334 | 298 | 1350 | 32.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 424 | 228 | 196 | 1350 | 29.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 210 | 104 | 106 | 1350 | 23.30 |
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