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Philips High School

Bury, M45 7PHSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Progress 8
+0.01
Above average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#1,490
of 3,141 nationally

About Philips High School

Philips High School is a mixed, non-religious state secondary in Bury, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. Within the local authority, it ranks 8th out of 14 secondary schools on Progress 8, placing it just above the middle of the pack. The top-performing peers in the area are Holy Cross College, The Derby High School, and Parrenthorn High School, all of which score higher on the same measure. Bury has no secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and Philips currently holds a Requires Improvement rating. The school has 872 pupils on roll and is led by headteacher C W Hibbert. While it is not the highest-ranked option locally, its middle-of-the-table position in the LA suggests it is a solid, if not standout, choice for families in the area.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHigher Lane, Manchester, Bury, M45 7PH
HeadteacherC W Hibbert
Local AuthorityBury
Number of Pupils872

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Facilities

8
Tennis CourtsGymnasiumSwimming PoolArt StudiosSports HallMusic RoomsAstro TurfChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

BadmintonMartial ArtsNetballHockeyBasketballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirFilm ClubEco ClubYoung EnterpriseGardeningBook ClubDuke of EdinburghCoding

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 14:50

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Philips High School

Philips High School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.