The King David High School
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Attainment 8 of 55.4 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 55.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 73%
- 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:
- +0.50
- Confidence interval:
- [0.23, 0.76]
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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 Jewish religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Jewish). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 118 | 55.4 | — | 72.9% | 30.5% | 5.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 116 | 57.8 | +0.50 | 84.5% | 42.2% | 5.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 130 | 57.3 | +0.24 | 82.0% | 30.0% | 5.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 126 | 57.5 | +0.03 | 77.0% | 37.0% | 5.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Manchester for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 137309 |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Tracy Basger |
| Trust | THE KING DAVID HIGH SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Jewish |
| Postcode | M8 5DY |
| Latest pupils | 118 |
| FSM eligible | 18.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Eaton Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5DY
http://www.kdhs.org.uk/View local authority page1617407248| DfE number | 4810 |
| UKPRN | 10034812 |
| Opened | 17 Aug 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 23 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 17 Jul 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Schools into Special Measures Visit 3 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2023 |