The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.1 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.1
4.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
5.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.13
Band 4Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 299 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 157 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,867
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- GREATER MANCHESTER EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark McElwee (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury, Manchester, M20 5PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBroad Oak Primary School
Primary · 631m away
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College
Secondary · 887m away
St Catherine's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Stella Maris School
Independent · 1.1km away
Didsbury CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Beaver Road Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Didsbury Road Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Parrs Wood High School a selective school?
No. Parrs Wood High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Parrs Wood High School?
Parrs Wood High School currently has 1,867 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parrs Wood High School take?
Parrs Wood High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Parrs Wood High School?
Parrs Wood High School is in Manchester, M20 5PG, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parrs Wood High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Parrs Wood High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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