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Parrenthorn High School

Bury, M25 2BWSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
Progress 8
No data
Applications / places
1.0×
Applications did not exceed published places
197 1st-choice / 202 places
Ranking
#1,063
of 3,141 nationally

About Parrenthorn High School

Parrenthorn High School is a state-funded secondary school in Bury, North West, for pupils aged 11 to 16 for boys and girls. DfE data records 1,033 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,050.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (7 Mar 2023). the published Attainment 8 score was 44.5 for 2024/25. admissions data records 197 first-preference applications and 202 published places for 2025/26.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
AddressHeywood Road, Manchester, Bury, M25 2BW
HeadteacherMr Christopher Bell
Local AuthorityBury
Number of Pupils1,033
School Capacity1,033 / 1,050 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Parrenthorn High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.