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In terms of academic performance, Parrs Wood High School has a Progress 8 score of -0.07 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 47.2, 67% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C-.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 12.7%, 24% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.1%.
After leaving Parrs Wood High School, student destinations include 65% going on to university and 3% entering apprenticeships.
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Parrs Wood High School has a Progress 8 score of -0.07, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 47.2. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
67% of students at Parrs Wood High School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Parrs Wood High School achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Parrs Wood High School has an overall absence rate of 8.1%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Parrs Wood High School is 12.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
13% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving Parrs Wood High School, 65% go on to university and 3% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Crime Nearby
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Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
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Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 15.1 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.3
Bus Stops
22
Within 500m
Nearest Station
East Didsbury Rail Station
0.3km away · 4 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.