The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.3
4.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
53%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 172 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 115 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,128
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 46.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- PROSPERE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andy Park
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
451 Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M21 7SX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChorlton High School
Secondary · 347m away
Loreto High School Chorlton
Secondary · 446m away
Chorlton Park Primary
Primary · 816m away
Didsbury High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Barlow Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls
Independent · 1.4km away
The Birches School
Special school · 1.4km away
Manchester Secondary PRU
Pupil referral unit · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is CHS South a selective school?
No. CHS South is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is CHS South's Ofsted rating?
CHS South was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend CHS South?
CHS South currently has 1,128 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does CHS South take?
CHS South caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is CHS South?
CHS South is in Manchester, M21 7SX, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does CHS South have a sixth form?
No, CHS South does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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