The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Special post 16 institution
- Ages
- 16–25
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Head
- Ms Clare Sefton (Head of College)
Provisions
- Boarding
- College / FE residential accommodation
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Location
Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 6RQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRoyal School, Manchester
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Willow House School
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Outwood Primary School
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Ivy Cottage Residential School
Independent · 431m away
Oakgrove School
Special school · 617m away
St James' Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Wilmslow Grange Community Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Handforth Grange Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust)'s Ofsted rating?
Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) take?
Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) caters for pupils aged 16 to 25.
Where is Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust)?
Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) is in Cheadle, SK8 6RQ, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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