The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
- 72% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 187
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 71.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Alison Randall (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Elizabeth Slinger Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2XA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Birches School
Special school · Very close
Manchester Muslim Preparatory School
Independent · 349m away
Didsbury High School
Secondary · 559m away
Moor Allerton Preparatory School
Independent · 583m away
St Ambrose RC Primary School
Primary · 598m away
Cavendish Primary School
Primary · 712m away
Shawgrove School
Special school · 752m away
West Didsbury CE Primary School
Primary · 974m away
Questions parents ask
What is Lancasterian School's Ofsted rating?
Lancasterian School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lancasterian School?
Lancasterian School currently has 187 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lancasterian School take?
Lancasterian School caters for pupils aged 3 to 16.
Where is Lancasterian School?
Lancasterian School is in Manchester, M20 2XA, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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