Philips High School
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Attainment 8 of 50.3 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 50.3
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 70%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 172 | 50.3 | — | 69.8% | 61.6% | 4.7 |
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School information
| URN | 151027 |
| Local authority | Bury |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher C W Hibbert |
| Trust | OAK LEARNING PARTNERSHIP |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | M45 7PH |
| Latest pupils | 172 |
| FSM eligible | 37.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Higher Lane, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7PH
http://philipshigh.co.uk/View local authority page1613512200| DfE number | 4025 |
| UKPRN | 10095726 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2024 |
| GIAS updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 20 Oct 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 14 Jun 2022 |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2022 |