CHS South
451 Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 7SXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
CHS South is a secondary school in Manchester for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 23rd of 60 secondary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 January 2023, report published 13 February 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 January 2023
CHS South is a welcoming and supportive community. Pupils are proud of their school. Pupils understand the school values of 'ready, respectful, safe', and they try hard to follow them in all that they do. Leaders have high expectations with regard to pupils' behaviour and achievement, including for those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Most pupils rise to these expectations. Pupils have positive attitudes to learning. Lessons are rarely disrupted due to inappropriate behaviour. Pupils said that they feel safe in school. They told inspectors that there is always someone who they can talk to if they have a problem. Leaders deal with bullying quickly if it happens. Pupils benefit from the wide range of clubs that staff provide. They told inspectors that there is something for everyone to try and to enjoy. Pupils cited school drama productions, sport and music opportunities, the pride group and coding and eco clubs as examples of the rich breadth of activities that are on offer.
What the school should improve
- A few pupils do not regulate their behaviour as well as they should during unstructured times. This means that where there is less adult supervision, for example at transition times, these pupils do not choose to behave as well as they could, and they are sometimes late to lessons. Leaders should provide support to pupils who require additional help to regulate their own behaviour during unstructured times and to those who need help to manage their time effectively.
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum is not as broad and ambitious as it could be. Additionally, there are limited opportunities to revisit previous learning. This restricts pupils' opportunities to secure a good depth of knowledge and understanding. Leaders should ensure that these subject curriculums are broad and ambitious and include opportunities to embed previous learning so that pupils know and remember more over time.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
175 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,177 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200
Schools near CHS South
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorlton High School | 0.2 miles | Report card: Strong standard | Attainment 8: 54.0 |
| Loreto High School Chorlton | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 46.6 |
| Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 62.2 |
| Didsbury High School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 57.1 |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.1 |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- PROSPERE LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Andy Park
- Phone
- 01612419930
- Address
- 451 Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 7SX
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 145873
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.