The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.9
8.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
14.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.20
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 148 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,590
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kate Heaton (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
Independent · Very close
Wilbraham Primary School
Primary · 803m away
St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 843m away
CHS South
Secondary · 1.2km away
Old Moat Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Chorlton High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Loreto High School Chorlton
Secondary · 1.6km away
Withington Girls' School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is William Hulme's Grammar School a selective school?
No. William Hulme's Grammar School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is William Hulme's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
William Hulme's Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend William Hulme's Grammar School?
William Hulme's Grammar School currently has 1,590 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does William Hulme's Grammar School take?
William Hulme's Grammar School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is William Hulme's Grammar School?
William Hulme's Grammar School is in Manchester, M16 8PR, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does William Hulme's Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, William Hulme's Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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