Philips High School is a secondary school in Manchester, 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.
Philips High School currently has around 872 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.4% boys and 44.6% girls. Around 37.0% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (59.7%). pakistani pupils make up about 11.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Higher Lane, Manchester, M45 7PH |
| Website: | http://philipshigh.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01613512200 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Bury |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr C W Hibbert |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 151027 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/06/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 880 |
| Number of Pupils: | 872 |
| Number of Boys: | 483 |
| Number of Girls: | 389 |
| White British | 59.70% | 521 |
| Pakistani | 11.20% | 98 |
| African | 5.30% | 46 |
| Other White | 3.80% | 33 |
| Other Asian | 3.20% | 28 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.10% | 27 |
| Indian | 3.00% | 26 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 24 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 17 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 15 |
| Chinese | 1.70% | 15 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Lane Primary School Egerton Road , Whitefield M45 7EX | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Lane Primary School Egerton Road , Whitefield M45 7EX | - not rated | 329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Lane Junior School Egerton Road , Whitefield M45 7EX | - not rated | 456 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Community Primary School Victoria Avenue , Whitefield M45 6DP | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Community Primary School Victoria Avenue , Whitefield M45 6DP | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Arts College Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , M25 2BW | 3out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Preparatory School Holly Bank , 20 Church Lane M25 7NF | - not rated | 629 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Independent Preparatory School United Reformed Church , Bury New Road M45 7EL | - not rated | 891 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epru Lancaster Suite, Whitefield Primary , Victoria Avenue M45 6DP | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ark The Pupil Learning Centre , Unit 2 Whitefield Centre M45 8NH | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.