William Hulme's Grammar School
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Attainment 8 of 51.9 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 51.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 69%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.40
- Confidence interval:
- [0.19, 0.61]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
Verified exam details
Verification
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 182 | 51.9 | — | 68.7% | 51.1% | 4.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 179 | 49.1 | +0.40 | 64.2% | 30.7% | 4.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 180 | 52.2 | +0.21 | 73.0% | 38.0% | 4.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 180 | 51.0 | +0.24 | 67.0% | 43.0% | 4.5 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Manchester for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 135296 |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | All-through |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Kate Heaton |
| Trust | UNITED LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | M16 8PR |
| Latest pupils | 182 |
| FSM eligible | 39.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR
www.whgs-academy.orgView local authority page1612262054| DfE number | 6907 |
| UKPRN | 10021070 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2007 |
| GIAS updated | 2 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |