The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.1
5.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
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
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 174 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,050
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 43%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr Lee Ormsby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | 15 May 2012
Monitoring visit
July 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Alworth Road, Higher Blackley, Manchester, M9 0RP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorth Ridge High School
Special school · Very close
Meade Hill School
Academy · Very close
E-ACT Blackley Academy
Primary · 445m away
St Clare's RC Primary School
Primary · 472m away
Co-op Academy Manchester
Secondary · 881m away
Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School
Free school · Grammar · 1.1km away
Crab Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Our Lady's RC High School a selective school?
No. Our Lady's RC High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Our Lady's RC High School?
Our Lady's RC High School currently has 1,050 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady's RC High School take?
Our Lady's RC High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Our Lady's RC High School?
Our Lady's RC High School is in Manchester, M9 0RP, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady's RC High School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady's RC High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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