Parrs Wood High School, based in Manchester, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Parrs Wood High School currently has around 1867 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.8% boys and 46.2% girls. Around 31.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.4%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 35.5%. pakistani pupils make up about 17.2%
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.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 53% who stay in school sixth forms and 18% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 5PG |
| Website: | https://pwhs.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01614468640 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Manchester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mark McElwee |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 143260 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/12/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1854 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1867 |
| Number of Boys: | 1004 |
| Number of Girls: | 863 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 35.50% | 663 |
| Pakistani | 17.20% | 322 |
| Other Asian | 7.50% | 140 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.40% | 119 |
| Other White | 5.80% | 109 |
| Other Mixed | 4.30% | 80 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.70% | 70 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.80% | 52 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 52 |
| African | 2.70% | 51 |
| Chinese | 2.40% | 44 |
| Indian | 2.40% | 44 |
| Unclassified | 2.30% | 43 |
| White and Black African | 2.30% | 43 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 15 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 14 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 3,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Oak Primary School Broad Oak Lane , East Didsbury M20 5QB | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC Primary School School Lane , Didsbury M20 6HS | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury CofE Primary School Elm Grove , Didsbury M20 6RL | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury CofE Primary School Elm Grove , Didsbury M20 6RL | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaver Road Primary School Beaver Road , Didsbury M20 6SX | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Parrs Wood Road , East Didsbury M20 6BX | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 2out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stella Maris School St John's Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3BR | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosecroft School Didsbury Whitechapel Street , Didsbury M20 6TX | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanifah Small School 185-187 Stockport Road , SK8 2DP | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornfield School Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Taqwa Islamic School 638 Wilmslow Road , Didsbury M20 6AH | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.