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 school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
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
47%
5.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
61%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 356 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 160 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,810
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 46.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- FLAGSHIP LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Martin Haworth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8RL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 680m away
St Clement's CofE Primary School
Primary · 802m away
Denton West End Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Oasis Academy Aspinal
Primary · 1.5km away
Old Hall Drive Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Dane Bank Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Hawthorns Community School
Special school · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wright Robinson College a selective school?
No. Wright Robinson College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Wright Robinson College?
Wright Robinson College currently has 1,810 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wright Robinson College take?
Wright Robinson College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wright Robinson College?
Wright Robinson College is in Manchester, M18 8RL, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wright Robinson College have a sixth form?
No, Wright Robinson College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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