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Philips High School

Higher Lane, Whitefield, M45 7PH

Academy converter for ages 11–16 in Whitefield. Mixed intake.

Philips High School is a non-selective academy secondary school in Bury, Greater Manchester, teaching around 870 boys and girls aged 11 to 16. Ofsted judged the school Requires improvement in October 2022.

The school says it was originally founded as a grammar school in 1688. It describes a broad curriculum spanning performing arts, creative subjects, technology, academia and sport, and says its core values are Success, Together, Aspire and Respect.

Ages 11–16 · Secondary
872 pupils · On roll
Academy converter · Mixed

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