A-level 2024/25
#38 of 2,536
Better than 98% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 105595.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 48.1 | 45.6 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 62.3% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 44.9% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 13.2% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 58.7% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 84 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 50.59, better than England, better than Manchester | 36.44 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | A | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 50.44, better than England, better than Manchester | 37.4 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | A | - | - |
| AAB or better | 52.2%, better than England, better than Manchester | 17.9% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.14, better than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Above average, better than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 91 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 733 |
| Girls | 733 |
| Boys | 0 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 82 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 1 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 90.9% |
| Higher education | 75.3% |
| Employment | 9.1% |
| Further education | 3.9% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Paul's CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 May 2013. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Sept 2017. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Old Moat Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Manchester High School for Girls | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Cuthbert's RC Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Wilbraham Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jul 2013. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Mauldeth Road Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jan 2014. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2013. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Ladybarn Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 May 2024. |
Withington Girls' School ranks 38 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 98% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Withington Girls' School was A, and 52.2% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Withington Girls' School has 733 pupils aged 7 to 19.
Yes, Withington Girls' School teaches students up to age 19.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.