# Philips High School — Manchester, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr C Hibbert

## Contact

- **Address:** Philips High School, Higher Lane, Whitefield, Manchester
- **Phone:** 0161 351 2200
- **Website:** http://philipshigh.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/manchester/philips-high-school-23808

## About

Philips High School joined Oak Learning Partnership in September 2024. The trust is committed to improving the life chances of children and young people through the delivery of an excellent and well-rounded education.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jun 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jun 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Jun 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jun 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Jun 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Some positives, some areas for improvement: We have been generally happy with Philips High School, but there are a few areas that we feel could be improved. The facilities are excellent and the teachers are generally supportive, but we have found the communication with parents to be sometimes lacking. We also feel that the school could do more to engage with parents and involve them in the decision-making process. That being said, we do feel that our child is receiving a good education and we appreciate the school's emphasis on academic a… *(Nov 2022)*
- **5/5** — Outstanding school with wonderful staff: We have been so impressed with Philips High School since our daughter joined in Year 7. The facilities are first class and the teachers are supportive and enthusiastic. We particularly love the STAR values that the school promotes, which are reflected in the way the children behave and interact with each other. We feel so lucky to have found this school and would highly recommend it to anyone. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent education and caring community: We had our children at Philips High School from 2018 to 2022 and were consistently impressed with the education they received. The teachers were knowledgeable and engaging, and the school's emphasis on independent learning helped our children develop valuable skills. We also appreciated the school's commitment to inclusivity and the ways in which they supported our children's individual needs. We would highly recommend Philips High School to any family. *(Jun 2022)*

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