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CHS South

Manchester, M21 7SXSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
Progress 8
-0.14
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
143 1st-choice / 217 places
Ranking
#1,879
of 3,141 nationally

About CHS South

CHS South is a mixed 11-16 state secondary in Manchester that is clearly in high demand. With 1,128 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,200, the school is operating close to its limit, and the oversubscription picture is striking: for 217 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, there were 785 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.62. Only 126 of those offers went to first-preference applicants, despite 143 families listing it as their top choice. The school serves a community with significant economic disadvantage — 46.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23% and notably higher than the Manchester local authority average for secondary schools. This intake profile shapes the school’s context and priorities, and it’s worth noting that the school has no sixth form, so all pupils move on after Year 11.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address451 Mauldeth Road West, Manchester, Manchester, M21 7SX
HeadteacherAndy Park
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils1,128
Free School Meals (FSM)46.9%
School Capacity1,128 / 1,200 (94% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Art StudiosMusic RoomsTheatreDining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreGymnasiumScience LabsSports HallAstro Turf

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

FootballRugbyRoundersBadmintonRowingNetballCricketCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseChessNewspaperDramaFilm ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 14:50

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

Source: chssouth.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CHS South

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