Best 3 All-through schools in Manchester – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of all-through schools: William Hulme's Grammar School (All-through) in Manchester; Abraham Moss Community School (All-through) in Manchester — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares William Hulme's Grammar School and Abraham Moss Community School. They are all-through phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Manchester and Manchester, Greater Manchester. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (William Hulme's Grammar School), published Jun 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for William Hulme's Grammar School (Jun 2019). average roll around ≈ 1,700, combined total ≈ 3,400, typical FSM 45–50%, range 35–40%–50–55%; spread across trusts such as UNITED LEARNING TRUST and THE DEAN TRUST.

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Attribute	William Hulme's Grammar School M16 8PR	Abraham Moss Community School M8 5UF
Phase / Type	All-through • Academy sponsor led	All-through • Academy converter
Location	Manchester M16 8PR	Manchester Greater Manchester M8 5UF
Latest Ofsted	2 9 Jun 2019	2 22 Feb 2018
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1300	1830
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	UNITED LEARNING TRUST	THE DEAN TRUST
Website	www.whgs-academy.org	www.abrahammoss.co.uk
Telephone	01612262054	01615325400
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

William Hulme's Grammar School

M16 8PR

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location: Manchester
M16 8PR
Ofsted: 2 9 Jun 2019
Pupils: ≈ 1,600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.whgs-academy.org
Telephone: 01612262054

Abraham Moss Community School

M8 5UF

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy converter
Location: Manchester
Greater Manchester
M8 5UF
Ofsted: 2 22 Feb 2018
Pupils: ≈ 1,800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE DEAN TRUST
Website: www.abrahammoss.co.uk
Telephone: 01615325400

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.