The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.5
8.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
10.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
80%
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 202 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 97 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,048
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 51.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- GREATER MANCHESTER EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Alex Fair (Academy Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Crossley Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M19 1FS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Levenshulme High School's Ofsted rating?
Levenshulme High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Levenshulme High School?
Levenshulme High School currently has 1,048 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Levenshulme High School take?
Levenshulme High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Levenshulme High School?
Levenshulme High School is in Manchester, M19 1FS, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Levenshulme High School have a sixth form?
No, Levenshulme High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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