Philips High School
Academy converter
Manchester, M45 7PH
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Top 28% in England
1 of 11 in Bury
Pupils
868
First preferences per place
0.92
2026/27
Absence
8.1%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | — | — | 50.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | — | — | 55% | |
| Average English grade | — | — | 5.6 | |
| Average maths grade | — | — | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | — | — | 53% |
73% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Heys School · 1.2 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
- Unsworth Academy · 1.5 mi · Good · Bottom 49% in England
- Star Radcliffe Academy · 1.5 mi · No rating
- Parrenthorn High School · 1.5 mi · Good
- Manchester Mesivta School · 1.7 mi · Requires improvement · Top 50% in England
- St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy · 1.9 mi · Not judged · Top 29% in England
The neighbourhood
Philips High School is in Whitefield East (typical home £232,500).
What is Philips High School's Ofsted rating?
Philips High School is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does Philips High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Philips High School is in the top 28% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.