The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.9
2.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
2.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
40%
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 245 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 103 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,288
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- FRED LONGWORTH HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Paul Davies (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Printshop Lane, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8JN
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is Fred Longworth High School a selective school?
No. Fred Longworth High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Fred Longworth High School's Ofsted rating?
Fred Longworth High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fred Longworth High School?
Fred Longworth High School currently has 1,288 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fred Longworth High School take?
Fred Longworth High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Fred Longworth High School?
Fred Longworth High School is in Manchester, M29 8JN, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fred Longworth High School have a sixth form?
No, Fred Longworth High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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