Wright Robinson College
Academy converter in Manchester, Manchester.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 11 to 16 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | None |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 1781 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 1800 |
| Free school meals | 47.90% |
| Trust or sponsor | FLAGSHIP LEARNING TRUST |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Address | Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8RL |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://wrightrobinson.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01613705121 |
| URN | 146239 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest full inspection: report card inspection under Ofsted's renewed framework (in use since November 2025), started 24 March 2026, published 17 June 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single overall grade.
| Safeguarding standards | Met |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Exceptional |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Attendance and behaviour | Exceptional |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |
Latest ungraded inspection: 7 October 2021, outcome: School remains Outstanding.
Read the Ofsted reports for this school
Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
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Nearby schools
- Fairfield High School for Girls (secondary school, about 1.0 km)
- Droylsden Academy (secondary school, about 1.8 km)
- Denton Community Academy (secondary school, about 2.2 km)
- Audenshaw School (secondary school, about 2.2 km)
- Cedar Mount Academy (secondary school, about 2.3 km)
- Co-op Academy Belle Vue (secondary school, about 2.4 km)
- St Peter's RC High School (secondary school, about 2.7 km)
- The East Manchester Academy (secondary school, about 3.1 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.