The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 318
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Joanna Beswick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2024 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
3rd Floor School, Oxford Road, Manchester, Lancashire, M13 9WL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmXaverian College
16 plus · 572m away
Manchester Academy
Secondary · 736m away
Heald Place Primary School
Primary · 994m away
Claremont Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Cambian Birch House School
Independent · 1.4km away
Manchester High School for Girls
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Manchester Hospital School's Ofsted rating?
Manchester Hospital School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Manchester Hospital School?
Manchester Hospital School currently has 318 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Manchester Hospital School take?
Manchester Hospital School caters for pupils aged 4 to 16.
Where is Manchester Hospital School?
Manchester Hospital School is in Manchester, M13 9WL, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Manchester Hospital School have a sixth form?
Yes, Manchester Hospital School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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