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Parrs Wood High School
Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury, Manchester M20 5PG
Parrs Wood High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,920 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Sixth form, Destinations, Attainment and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Admissions and Attendance.
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Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is below average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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