Walkden High School, based in Manchester, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school 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.
Walkden High School currently has around 1323 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 16.1% 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.
Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (76%) , including 1% who stay in school sixth forms and 51% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Old Clough Lane, Manchester, M28 7JB |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Salford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Simon Lennox |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 105975 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1500 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1323 |
| Number of Boys: | 674 |
| Number of Girls: | 649 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnalls Fold Community Nursery Centre Mayfield Avenue , Worsley M28 3JF | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Park Nursery School Cranbrook Road , Winton M30 8LD | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Park Nursery School Grasmere Crescent , Winton M30 8DN | - not rated | 2,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD | - not rated | 3,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesne Lea Primary School Walkden Road , Walkden M28 7FG | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mesne Lea Primary School Walkden Road , Walkden M28 7FG | - not rated | 607 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Crompton Street , Walkden M28 3HP | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King RC Primary School Holly Avenue , Worsley M28 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Aviary Road , Walkden M28 2WF | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkden High School Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Walkden Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's RC High School Parsonage Drive , Worsley M28 3SH | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Little Hulton, Worsley M28 0SY | 3out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrop Fold School Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford College Worsley Campus , Walkden Road M28 7QD | - not rated | 828 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inscape House Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 643 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field School Walkden Road , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 643 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haysbrook School Walkenden Road , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 643 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House Salford Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 643 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delamere Forest School Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 643 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.