Didsbury High School
Didsbury High School is a secondary located in Manchester, M20 2ET. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Outstanding. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,089 pupils on roll.
Didsbury High School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a free schools. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Free schools
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: N/A
Local Authority: Manchester
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1350
Number of Pupils: 1089
Number of Boys: 568
Number of Girls: 521
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 35.9
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-08
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Outstanding
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes: Outstanding
Personal Development: Outstanding
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2024-03-10
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Houghton
Phone: 01615075600
Website: www.didsburyhighschool.org.uk
Location: 4 The Avenue, Didsbury
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Didsbury High School
What is the Ofsted rating of Didsbury High School?
Didsbury High School has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Didsbury High School admit?
Didsbury High School admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is Didsbury High School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Didsbury High School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Didsbury High School?
Didsbury High School is a free schools offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Didsbury High School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Didsbury High School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Didsbury High School?
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