Located in Manchester, Parrenthorn High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Parrenthorn High School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Heywood Road, Manchester, M25 2BW |
| Website: | www.parrenthorn.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01617738634 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Bury |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rachel Miles |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 151969 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1050 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 3out of 4 | 194 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Park Primary School Cuckoo Lane , Whitefield M45 6TE | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Park Primary School Cuckoo Lane , Whitefield M45 6TE | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8NJ | 1out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8NJ | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , M25 2BW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , M25 2BW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Arts College Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 3out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ark The Pupil Learning Centre , Unit 2 Whitefield Centre M45 8NH | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epru Lancaster Suite, Whitefield Primary , Victoria Avenue M45 6DP | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Independent Preparatory School United Reformed Church , Bury New Road M45 7EL | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhaven School Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.