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William Hulme's Grammar School is a non-selective, Christian academy. It has about 1,610 boys and girls aged between 3 and 18. (See here for details of the primary school.) In May 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of United Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Manchester Academy, The Albion Academy, Stockport Academy, Salford City Academy and Irlam and Cadishead Academy.)
Particular strengths include Attendance, Disadvantaged pupils, Destinations and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Environment and Finances.
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Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: About 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: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is below average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Moderate learning difficulty | Severe learning difficulty | Social, emotional and mental health | Specific learning difficulty | Visual impairment |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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