The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Jewish school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.4
11.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
17.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.30
Band 2Source: 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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 130 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 66 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Jewish
Numbers
- Pupils
- 778
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- THE KING DAVID HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Tracy Basger (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2022 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Inadequate
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
July 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Eaton Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5DY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeis Ruchel Girls School
Independent · 1.2km away
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Beis Ruchel Girls School
Independent · 1.3km away
Marlborough Road Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
The Olive School, Manchester
Primary · 1.3km away
Aim Habonim
Independent · 1.5km away
Talmud Torah D'chassidie Belz
Independent · 1.5km away
Talmud Torah Yetev Lev
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is The King David High School a selective school?
No. The King David High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The King David High School's Ofsted rating?
The King David High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The King David High School?
The King David High School currently has 778 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The King David High School take?
The King David High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The King David High School?
The King David High School is in Manchester, M8 5DY, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The King David High School have a sixth form?
Yes, The King David High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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