The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. 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 is a girls-only school
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%
2.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
59%
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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 184 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 964
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Trust
- VANTAGE CE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Danielle Tedford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Flixton Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAbbotsford Preparatory School
Independent · Very close
Flixton Primary School
Primary · 498m away
Urmston Grammar Academy
Secondary · 673m away
Urmston Primary School
Primary · 770m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 826m away
Woodhouse Primary School
Primary · 938m away
St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Davyhulme Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Flixton Girls School a selective school?
No. Flixton Girls School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Flixton Girls School's Ofsted rating?
Flixton Girls School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Flixton Girls School?
Flixton Girls School currently has 964 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Flixton Girls School take?
Flixton Girls School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Flixton Girls School?
Flixton Girls School is in Manchester, M41 5DR, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Flixton Girls School have a sixth form?
No, Flixton Girls School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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