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Chorlton High School

Manchester, M21 7SLSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2026
Progress 8
+0.23
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
302 1st-choice / 276 places
Ranking
#992
of 3,141 nationally

About Chorlton High School

Chorlton High School is a large, mixed secondary in Manchester, running at near-full capacity with 1,529 pupils against a published capacity of 1,530. Its intake reflects a significantly higher-than-average level of disadvantage: 29.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national secondary average of around 23%. Demand for places is exceptionally strong. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 949 applications for 276 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.44 applicants per place. Of those, 302 families put it as their first preference, and 241 first-preference offers were made. That level of competition suggests a school that local families are actively choosing, and it sits 16th out of 31 secondary schools in the Manchester local authority on Progress 8, placing it just above the median in a competitive urban market.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNell Lane, Manchester, Manchester, M21 7SL
HeadteacherZoe Morris
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils1,529
Free School Meals (FSM)29.7%
School Capacity1,529 / 1,530 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (20 Oct 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsTheatreTennis CourtsLibrarySixth Form CentreICT SuitePlaying FieldsScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

BadmintonFootballRugbyDanceCross CountryCricketNetballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubScience ClubFilm ClubDebateBook ClubNewspaper

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 14:45

Breakfast club

08:10-08:30

After-school care

14:45-16:00

Source: chorltonhigh.manchester.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chorlton High School

Chorlton High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.