What did Ofsted judge Didsbury High School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Didsbury High School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in January 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Didsbury High School?

Didsbury High School has 1,220 pupils on roll.

What ages does Didsbury High School take?

Didsbury High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Didsbury High School located?

Didsbury High School is located in Manchester, M20 2ET, Manchester.

How do I apply to Didsbury High School?

Didsbury High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Didsbury High School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Didsbury High School was 0.999 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at Didsbury High School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 37.9% of pupils at Didsbury High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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Didsbury High School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Didsbury High School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Didsbury High School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in January 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Didsbury High School?: Didsbury High School has 1,220 pupils on roll.
What ages does Didsbury High School take?: Didsbury High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Didsbury High School located?: Didsbury High School is located in Manchester, M20 2ET, Manchester.
How do I apply to Didsbury High School?: Didsbury High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Didsbury High School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Didsbury High School was 0.999 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at Didsbury High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 37.9% of pupils at Didsbury High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Didsbury High School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Didsbury High School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Didsbury High School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in January 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Didsbury High School?: Didsbury High School has 1,220 pupils on roll.
What ages does Didsbury High School take?: Didsbury High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Didsbury High School located?: Didsbury High School is located in Manchester, M20 2ET, Manchester.
How do I apply to Didsbury High School?: Didsbury High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Didsbury High School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Didsbury High School was 0.999 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at Didsbury High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 37.9% of pupils at Didsbury High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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